Atmosphere Kids Director (Full-Time)

VANDERBLOEMEN; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VANDERBLOEMEN is seeking a Kid’s Director at Atmosphere Church in Thousand Oaks, California. This role focuses on nurturing children and families, overseeing children's ministry from infants through 5th grade, and fostering a vibrant environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and 1-3 years of ministry experience. Responsibilities include building relationships with families, supporting volunteers, and planning engaging events such as Easter egg hunts and family movie nights. A passion for children's spiritual formation is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1‑3+ years of church staff or ministry-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee children's ministry from babies through 5th grade.
• Act as the welcoming face of the ministry.
• Implement and adapt curriculum for kids' ministry.
• Design a safe and creative Sunday environment.
• Plan community and family events.

Skills

Ability to direct and develop teams

Cultivating a thriving volunteer culture

Equipping small group leaders

Designing safe, vibrant Sunday environments

Familiarity with kids ministry curriculums

Stage hosting and presentation skills

Event planning expertise

Ability to shepherd a growing ministry

Parental engagement and support strategy

Strategic logistical coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

The Kid’s Director at Atmosphere Church is a deeply relational role focused primarily on loving and pouring into children, families, and the volunteer team. Rather than just managing programs, this leader will act as the welcoming face of the ministry, equipping volunteer small group leaders and building relationships with parents to support a vibrant, safe, and engaging environment for kids.

The Kid’s Director’s responsibilities include:

• Oversee the entire children’s ministry from babies through 5th grade, directly managing staff members and a large team of volunteers.
• Invest in the relational ministry of Atmosphere, intentionally loving and pouring into the children, families, and volunteer team.
• Ensure that each Sunday is well prepared for, including readying lessons, scheduling volunteers, and fully equipping volunteer small group leaders for the weekend.
• Serve as the main face of Kids Church, acting as the energetic host during Sunday morning Kids Church gatherings to set a vibrant tone.
• Implement Orange curriculum and adapt it as needed to uniquely fit the kid’s ministry’s large group teaching and small group discussions.
• Cultivate a highly committed volunteer culture by pouring into the team so that people stick around and are excited to serve.
• Design a safe, lively, and creative Sunday environment utilizing a variety of creative elements to ensure the space feels alive and makes kids eager to return.
• Plan and execute quarterly community and family events outside of Sunday mornings, such as Easter egg hunts, family movie nights, Trunk or Treat, and daughter dances.
• Build intentional relationships with parents and actively find ways to support the families of Atmosphere Church.
• Support our kids in the community by actively engaging in the children’s lives outside of Sunday mornings, such as attending their local sporting events or dance recitals.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Kid’s Director:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required, Bachelors preferred.
• 1‑3+ years of church staff or ministry related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to direct and develop teams, both staff and volunteer.
• Cultivating a thriving volunteer culture that inspires commitment and excitement.
• Equipping small group leaders with the necessary tools, weekly training, and finalized lesson plans to effectively guide children’s discussions.
• Designing safe, vibrant Sunday environments catered intentionally to children.
• Familiarity with kids ministry curriculums, and the ability to customize as needed to be intentional about what is being taught.
• Stage hosting and presentation skills, acting as the welcoming face of the ministry and energetic host during the Sunday morning kids’ gatherings.
• Event planning expertise for coordinating strategic family and community outreach events.
• Ability to shepherd a rapidly growing ministry, understanding how to scale with growth and address challenges as needed.
• Parental engagement and support strategy, utilizing interpersonal skills to actively seek out ways to support families and adapt to the different family’s needs.
• Strategic logistical coordination to manage multiple kid’s ministry environments, ensuring smooth operations for all age groups and offerings.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Passion for Kid’s Ministry: An authentic passion for children’s spiritual formation that is rooted in a sound understanding of God and a desire to make kids excited to return week after week.
• Natural Leader: Highly driven and equipped with natural discernment, self‑motivation, and the ability to execute vision.
• Spiritually grounded: Demonstrates a sound knowledge of God paired with an authentic, passionate love for children.
• Warm and highly relational: Naturally adept at breaking down people’s walls, allowing families to feel genuinely seen, loved, and supported in whatever ways they need.
• Energetic presence with children: Naturally draws kids in and effortlessly steps into the role of a vibrant host during Sunday services.
• Adaptable: Demonstrates the flexibility needed to navigate a rapidly growing and changing church as well as the always changing needs of families.
• Team Focused: Deeply team‑oriented, desiring genuine relationships with staff and always wanting to help and rally around other team members.