Children's Pastor/Director

Scottsdale Bible Church; Cave Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Bible Church in Cave Creek, AZ is seeking a full-time Discovery Kids Pastor/Director to oversee all aspects of children’s programming, including weekend services, curriculum and volunteer management. This on-site role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and a heart to partner with families in faith formation.

You will recruit and train staff, ensure engaging worship experiences, and collaborate with church leadership to reflect our mission across five campuses, with a welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience creating safe, nurturing environments for children.
• Experience training and developing volunteers and staff in children’s ministry.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with church staff, volunteers and families in a ministry setting.
• Previous church-based children’s ministry, education, or related field preferred.
• Alignment with faith statements and church values.
• Regular attendance or willingness to become a Scottsdale Bible member.
• Education and experience commensurate with the position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee curriculum for children’s programs and weekend services.
• Assist with childcare logistics and classroom setups.
• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers and staff.
• Collaborate with church leadership to align kids ministry with mission and values.
• Partner with parents to support spiritual formation at home.
• Maintain compliance with safety, security, and child-protection policies.

Skills

Child ministry leadership

Volunteer training

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ministry/education/child development degree

Job description

Company Description

Scottsdale Bible Church is a multi-campus church founded in 1962 that now welcomes more than 7,500 people weekly across five campuses. Scottsdale Bible is committed to sharing the message of hope and grace through Jesus and creating a community of Christ followers marked by unwavering faith and unconditional love.

Role Description

The Discovery Kids Pastor/Director is a full-time, on-site role based at Scottsdale Bible Church's Cave Creek, AZ location. This role oversees all aspects of children’s programming, including weekend services, age-appropriate Bible teaching, worship experiences, and special events for children. The director will recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers and staff, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children and their families. Day-to-day responsibilities include curriculum planning, assist with childcare logistics, managing classroom setups, and collaborating with church leadership to align children’s ministry with Scottsdale Bible’s mission and values. The director will also partner with parents and caregivers, provide resources to support spiritual formation at home, and maintain compliance with safety, security, and child protection policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in creating safe, nurturing environments for children.
• Experience in training and developing volunteers and staff for children’s ministry.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and families in a ministry setting.
• Prior experience in church-based children’s ministry, education, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant education in ministry, education, child
• Alignment with our Statement of Faith
• Regular attender and Scottsdale Bible member, or willing to become a member
• A level of education and experience commensurate with the position