Downtown Kids Ministry Director

Centralsf; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 29,012,000 - 48,354,000; Part time

Job summary

CENTRAL CHURCH in Downtown Sioux Falls seeks a Kids Ministry Director to oversee children’s ministry from nursery through 6th grade, fostering a safe, engaging, and spiritually nourishing environment for kids and families.

You will lead curriculum planning, event coordination, volunteer development, and family engagement while upholding the church’s values and Safe Space initiative. This role reports to the Downtown Pastor and is part-time (approximately 27 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Committed Christian with heart for children and families.
• Experience in children’s ministry or education through 6th grade.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Culturally aware and sensitive to diverse backgrounds.
• Able to lead with humility, creativity, and joy.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Programming: select age-appropriate, biblically sound curriculum for weekly gatherings.
• Events & Outreach: plan and lead seasonal events (VBS, Back-to-School Bash, Christmas programs).
• Family & Volunteer Relationships: recruit, train, and support volunteers; engage parents and caregivers.
• Administration: maintain safety protocols; manage budget and communicate with families and volunteers.

Skills

Committed Christian

Church leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Job description

Kids Ministry Director

CENTRAL CHURCH

Reports to: Downtown Pastor

Job Type: Part Time (approximately 27h per week)

Job Summary

As our Kids Ministry Director you will have the opportunity to further develop our “Safe Space”, a children’s ministry where children from often troubled backgrounds are loved and clearly told about Jesus. You will be sharing Jesus with children who, prior to visiting, may never have even heard about Him. The role oversees all aspects of our children’s ministry (nursery–6th grade), cultivating a safe, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment for kids and their families. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, event coordination, volunteer development, and parent engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Programming
  • Working with our main campus, select and implement age-appropriate, biblically sound curriculum for weekly gatherings
  • Ensure lessons are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with church values
  • Coordinate classroom materials and supplies
• Events & Outreach
  • Plan and lead seasonal events such as Vacation Bible School (VBS), Back-to-School Bash, Christmas programs, and more
  • Collaborate with church staff to integrate kids ministry into broader church life
• Family & Volunteer Relationships
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and caregivers
  • Recruit, train, and support volunteers to serve in various roles
  • Foster a culture of encouragement, accountability, and spiritual growth among volunteers
• Administration
  • Maintain safety protocols and check-in systems
  • Manage ministry budget and resource allocation
  • Communicate regularly with families and volunteers through email, social media, and in-person updates

Qualifications & Skills

• A committed Christian with a heart for children and families
• Experience in children’s ministry or education through 6th grade (volunteer or professional)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Culturally aware and sensitive to diverse backgrounds
• Able to lead with humility, creativity, and joy