Children’s Program Director-First UMC Franklin, NC

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading church is seeking a dedicated Children’s Program Director to oversee children's activities and lead the educational programs. This part-time role involves curriculum development, volunteer training, and community outreach for families with young children. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, creativity in ministry, and a commitment to the spiritual growth of children.

Qualifications

• Commitment to promoting the spiritual growth of children and families.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a ministry team.
• Willingness to explore new approaches to ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide Christian Education Program for children from birth to 5th grade.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Nursery Staff.
• Hold regular parent meetings for planning.

Skills

Strong interpersonal abilities

Organizational abilities

Creativity

Proficient with digital media

Education

Education in Methodist Theology

Job description

Children’s Program Director-First UMC Franklin, NC

The Children’s Program Director has the overall responsibility for all children’s activities and leads the children’s Christian educational program.

Title: Children’s Program Director

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Type of position: Part-time (30 hours/week)

Job summary

Provide safe children’s facilities and ensure all volunteers and staff that serve in the Children’s Ministry have current background checks and are in compliance with Safe Sanctuary policies.

• Provide Christian Education Program for children birth to 5 th The program will be delivered through lessons on Sunday morning and special events. All lessons will be based on age appropriate Bible stories and consistent with Methodist theology. The children’s program director will provide curriculum and resources for all lessons/activities and will recruit and train volunteers as needed to implement the lessons/activities.
  • The lessons on Sunday morning include Sunday School, the Children’s Message during worship service and Children’s Church. All three of these lessons on Sunday will support each other and the lessons will build on each other throughout the year to provide a cohesive Christian Education that is consistent with age appropriate benchmarks established by the Education Committee.
  • Special Events will include a summer program, such as Vacation Bible School, 3 or 4 seasonal activities per year based on the Christian calendar and 3 or 4 projects per year that provide an opportunity for the children to serve others.
• Support children’s participation in and/or service to the church such as music programs, the acolyte program and greeting.
• Hold regular parent meetings to communicate information and gather input for future planning.
• Recruit, train and supervise the Nursery Staff and provide curriculum for the nursery.
• Recruit families with young children to the church.
• Work closely with all Church ministries to expand community outreach to children and their families.
• Attend Staff Meetings and participate in staff development as appropriate.
• Serve as the staff Liaison for Children’s Council and as a member of the Education Committee.
• Provide regular updates of Children’s Ministry activities to Church Secretary and/or Communications Committee.

Additional requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting the spiritual growth of children and their families through education and ministry.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, ability to function independently and as part of a ministry team.
• Creativity, energy, and a willingness to explore new approaches to ministry.
• Proficient with digital media and office software.
• Able to manage within budget.
• Have or be willing to gain education in Methodist Theology from the First United Methodist Church.

Revised and Updated by the Staff Parish Relations Committee, September 2019