Early Childhood Director

Brethren in Christ U.S; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Roads Church is seeking an Early Childhood Director to lead and grow programs for children aged infant through age 5. The role involves guiding volunteers, coaching staff and partnering with parents to raise children who know, love, and follow Jesus.

The director will build teams, implement safety policies, and provide strategic leadership to ensure high-quality, faith-centered ministry on Sundays and throughout the week.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading early childhood ministry is preferred but not required.
• Degree in Children’s Ministry or Early Childhood Development is helpful but not required.
• Strong communicator skilled at teaching, training and casting vision.
• Committed to child protection policies and safety procedures within children’s ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to all early childhood volunteers and environments, including strategic planning and budgeting.
• LeadEarly Childhood Ministry while championing the church's overall vision and mission.
• Develop systems and structures to accomplish ministry objectives and foster partnerships with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting & coaching

Communication

Teaching

Vision casting

Team building

Public speaking

Education

Degree in Children’s Ministry or Early Childhood Development

Job description

Our mission is to “make disciples that make disciples” as we Worship, Serve, & Connect together. We do this by creating ministry environments where people are encouraged and equipped to pursue intimacy with God, community with Christ followers, and influence with others.

Cross Roads Church is looking for an Early Childhood Director who will be a high capacity leader of leaders.

The Early Childhood Director will:

• Lead by example, with passion, character, and competency.
• Provide leadership to children ages infant thru age 5, their parents, and volunteer team members
• Equip leaders and volunteers by recruiting and coaching
• Devote time to developing early childhood volunteers; who will be a vital part in introducing children to their Heavenly Father
• Equip parents to disciple their children
• Establish ministry objectives and implement strategy/structures to accomplish those objectives
• Sunday and Monday mornings on site required.

Our Approach to Family Ministry

• Our ministry to families is a priority. We view ourselves as a partner with parents in helping them to raise children who grow to know and love God
• The strategy behind everything we do is simple: Influence leaders and parents to create community around the timeless message of Jesus that mobilizes the next generation to love and serve God

Core Job Responsibilities

• To build and provide overall leadership for large and small group environments where children:
• Prioritize their relationship with Jesus
• Positively influence their families toward Jesus
• Engage others by serving in personal ministry
• Develop an effective partnership between the church and parents
• Provide visionary leadership to all early childhood volunteers and environments which includes strategic planning and budgeting
• Lead Early Childhood Ministry while being a champion for the overall vision and mission of Cross Roads Church
• Foster relationships within the community
• Committed to maintaining child protection policies and safety procedures within children’s ministry

Program Oversight

• Serve as the staff point person for managing and leading all things Early Childhood Ministry
• Actively participates in Children’s Ministry Leadership Team
• Works closely with Children’s Pastor
• Oversight/accountability given by Community Life Pastor

Leader Profile

• Self-motivated and committed to an authentic, growing relationship with Jesus
• Understands trends, challenges, mindsets and needs of young families
• Excels in developing systems and structures, while planning ahead
• Has a passion for reaching families in our community
• An excellent communicator who is skilled at teaching, training, and casting vision
• Relationally connects with children, parents and volunteers
• Ability to build and develop teams to carry out the mission
• Passion for the local church & wholeheartedly supports Cross Roads mission, vision, values, and discipleship process
• Lives a lifestyle appropriate to a person in ministry and represents well on social media
• Degree in Children’s Ministry or Early Childhood Development helpful, but not required
• Paid/volunteer Children’s (Early Childhood) Ministry experience preferred, but not required
• Links to applicant’s social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• A video of applicant speaking in public (teaching to preschoolers, training leaders, etc.)