Elementary Director

Whatisgrace; Katy (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Church-paid health insurance (employee

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Long & short-term disability insurance

403(b) plan

Job summary

Grace Fellowship Church in Katy, Texas seeks an Elementary Director to lead all kids programs for grades 1–5. This role focuses on helping children Know God, Know the Bible, and share their faith, while building relationships with families and leaders.

The ED works with the Kids staff, reports to the Kids Ministry Lead Director, and works on-site. This full-time role requires engagement in weekly staff meetings and leadership of Sunday morning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kids ministry or church programs is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to train volunteers.
• Commitment to Grace Fellowship Church’s beliefs and mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and implementation of elementary programs (grades 1–5).
• Edit curriculum and post weekly lessons for elementary classes.
• Coordinate weekly Sunday schedules for leaders and volunteers.
• Recruit, train, and equip leaders for Sunday mornings and VBS.
• Maintain safety and compliance with church guidelines.

Skills

Church leadership

Communication

Relational coaching

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Education

College degree in early childhood development

Tools

Microsoft 365 Office Suite

Job description

Grace Fellowship Church is prayerfully searching for our next Elementary Director to lead all programs for kids in first through fifth grades ensuring they Know God, Know the Bible and are able to share their faith. The ideal candidate will be a Jesus follower with a passion for supporting the church’s mission of sharing the gospel, as well as a proven track record of success in leading childhood development.

About Us

We are a Church that loves Jesus! Our vision is to be a house of prayer for all nations. Our Mission is to make disciples who (in turn) make disciples. The foundation for disciple-making here is relationships. And this starts with us (the Team), our relationship with God and our relationship with our church family. We integrate Christ’s commission into every aspect of our work life.

The Role

The Elementary Director is responsible for the creative planning, development, and implementation of all programs of kids in first through fifth grades ensuring they Know God, Know the Bible and are able to share their faith. The ED is to build relationships with leaders, kids, and families.

The Elementary Director contributes as a team player with the Kids staff and entire Grace Fellowship staff. The ED reports directly to the Kids Ministry Lead Director. This role participates and engages in weekly staff meetings and works on site at our office in Katy, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Encourage, support, and connect with kids, leaders/volunteers, and families through visits, cards, calls and emails (Be relational)
• Edit curriculum and post weekly lessons and resources for elementary classes
• Coordinate and communicate weekly schedules for Sunday morning leaders
• Coordinate items needed for lessons and large group for Sunday morning
• Assist with the planning, leading, and implementing of large-scale programming including but not limited to: Family Christmas Eve Service & Event, VBS, Family Events
• Recruit, train, and equip leaders for elementary for Sunday morning and VBS
• Create strong and safe ministry, keeping compliance with Ministry Safe guidelines
• Build community within Kids Ministry leaders to develop ministry ownership and leadership through weekly prayer time, area meetings, trainings, and social gatherings
• Give vision and leadership to Sunday morning, including classes and large group, being available for leaders and families as well as teaching periodically
• Coordinate Kids Ministry Worship for Sunday morning and VBS
• Be the Kids Ministry point-person for Launch (5th Grade VBS)

Specific Characteristics

Deep Christian Faith | A committed follower of Jesus Christ who views children’s ministry as a vital ministry fully aligned with Grace Fellowship Church’s Statement of Beliefs.

Strategic and Resource-Minded | A strategic thinker who has a deep understanding of Scripture and the ability to make it accessible for kids by being highly relational, outgoing and engaging.

Servant-Hearted Leader | A leader who embodies Christ-like servant leadership, equipped to lead leaders, families and kids aiming for the growth and well-being of all.

Proactive and Self-Motivated | A self-starter who takes ownership of both the details and big picture of elementary ministry with minimal need for supervision.

Creative Problem-Solver | An inventive thinker capable of troubleshooting finding solutions.

Adaptable & Growth-Mindset | Embraces feedback, stays adaptable, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve.

Clear & Collaborative Communicator | Articulates ministry information clearly and warmly to staff, volunteers and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in early childhood development or 3-5 years of experience in Kids ministry at a church 10+ years of experience in facilities management.
• Active involvement (staff or volunteer) in a church or school.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite.
• A strong desire to become an actively engaged member of Grace Fellowship Church, making it their regular place of worship.
• A strong desire to help children develop a passion for God
• Flexibility / adaptability
• Detailed oriented, with strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prioritize and multi-task; must be self-starter and have a strong work ethic
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work with diverse personalities/interests in a professional and Christian manner

Additional Information

Salary & Benefits:

The salary will be commensurate with experience. This position is an exempt, salaried position. Grace Fellowship’s benefits are outlined in the Employee Handbook, but currently include paid vacation, church-paid health insurance for employee-only coverage, life insurance, long & short-term disability insurance, and a 403(b) plan.

Working Hours:

The Elementary Director is to develop a working schedule that maximizes both time with family and productive time accomplishing the job. The position is an average of 40 hours per week. Workdays include Sundays through Thursdays as well as Church specific holidays.

Work Authorization:

The Elementary Director must be authorized to work in the United States under Federal requirements.

Other Duties:

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.