Cactus Discovery Kids Program Director

SCOTTSDALE BIBLE CHURCH; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

SCOTTSDALE BIBLE CHURCH in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Part-Time Cactus Discovery Kids Program Director to guide, shepherd, and create an engaging environment for children Birth through 5th grade. You will recruit and train volunteers, coordinate weekly lessons, oversee safety and classrooms, partner with DK teams for events like VBS, and cast vision for a thriving kids ministry across weekend services.

This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, a passion for Jesus, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Christian Education or Childhood Development, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of ministry, children’s programming, childcare industry, or relevant role.
• 2+ years of experience in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• For the safety and protection of minors and vulnerable adults, you will be responsible for understanding and complying with mandatory reporting laws.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of large group programming by presenting weekly lessons.
• Create a fun and energetic environment to teach children about God and share the gospel.
• Recruit, onboard and train volunteers.
• Maintain a welcoming Discovery Kids environment for families and volunteers.
• Deploy children’s curriculum provided by the DK Creative Coordinator.
• Develop and maintain classroom and large group activities for Nursery through 5th grade.
• Coordinate with DK team for VBS and recruit volunteers; work with Volunteer Coordinator.
• Participate in and serve during Cactus special events.
• Oversee weekend programming at all levels so volunteers can teach and minister to kids.
• Coordinate with Communications and Creative teams for promo fliers and event registrations.
• Communicate with Web and Social Media teams for event registrations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Christian Education or Childhood Development, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Position Type: Part Time

Travel Percentage: Some Travel Between Campuses Required

Job Shift: Varied

Please note: This position is part-time, 20 hours per week.

Do you have a passion for children’s ministry? Do you enjoy guiding, shepherding, and fostering an engaging environment for the next generation to grow in their faith? If so, YOU may be our new Cactus Discovery Kids Program Director!We are called to bring up children in training and instruction of the Lord. You can use your skills to help SBC love and guide the next generation towards a genuine relationship with Christ.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

• For the safety and protection of minors and vulnerable adults, you will be responsible for understanding and complying with mandatory reporting laws, along with training any volunteers under your supervision (if applicable) to ensure adherence to these legal requirements
• Assist with the coordination and execution of large group programming by executing the presentation of lessons provided by Discovery Kids on a weekly basis
• Create a fun and energetic environment to teach children about God and share the gospel
• Recruit, onboard and train volunteers
• Assist with maintaining an attractive, clean, welcoming appearance in the Discovery Kids where families and volunteers enter
• Assist with deploying children’s curriculum provided by DK Creative Coordinator
• Enfold young families: introduce them, connect them with the community, encourage their involvement
• Develop classroom and large group activities, coordinating with Central Discovery Kids team for programming of Nursery through 5th grade lessons
• Develop and maintain classroom checklist on supplies, safety, and on-going furniture needs
• Partner with DK team for VBS – recruit, mobilize, place, communicate with volunteers; work closely with Volunteer Coordinator on all aspects
• Participate and serve during Cactus special events
• Assist in overseeing weekend programming at all levels so volunteers can teach and freely minister to kids. Work as a coach; troubleshoot where needed when safety concerns may arise
• Coordinate with Central Communications and Creative team to create, print and distribute necessary fliers for promotion of all upcoming Children’s events and opportunities
• Communicate with Web and Social Media team for event registrations
• In addition to normal work hours, you will be required to work during all Sunday services
• Cast vision, build a team, and execute ministry in Discovery Kids Birth – 5th Grade
• Direct the recruitment, training, development, and care of Birth – 5th Grade leads, volunteers and Jr. volunteers as needed for weekend services and special events
• Assist in the planning and implementation of events to develop community and connection within the volunteer team
• Make sure the Birth – 5th Grade ministry is fully staffed at all weekend services
• Oversee that the Birth – 5th Grade building and all included areas are clean, stocked and organized

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential)

• Attend weekly Discovery Kids Staff meetings at the Shea campus, office there when needed
• Partner with Central Security Team to ensure all established guidelines are in place
• Related duties or special projects as assigned

QualificationsSkills you need to succeed:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Demonstrated competency in:

• Interpersonal savvy
• Process Management
• Problem solving
• Being spirit-led
• Emotional intelligence
• Relational skills, such as high value of people, aspires to serve others, foster a healthy and amiable spiritual environment, approachable and accessible, work collaboratively with others and in team environments, appreciation for own and other’s giftedness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Developing teams and on-going recruitment of volunteers
• Time-management
• Computer literacy

Ability to:

• Work with adults and children
• Be a change agent
• Be flexible
• Work in a multi-faceted environment with little supervision
• Forecast as well as attend to weekly details
• Handle confidential information
• Discern needs and respond appropriately

Personal Qualifications:

• Committed to spiritual growth
• Relationally unified
• Servant-hearted
• Operates in grace and truth
• Lives out the vision of Discovery Kids and SBC in their personal life; leads by example
• Demonstrate a growing faith in Jesus Christ
• Committed to train and empower leader
• Spiritual calling to Children and Youth ministryDetail-oriented
• Highly organized
• Integrity of work habits & results
• Team player
• Consistently strives for excellence
• Efficient

Education and/or experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Christian Education or Childhood Development, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in ministry, children’s programming, childcare industry, or relevant role
• 2+ years of experience in a team environment

SBC does not participate in COBRA or Unemployment Insurance.