Elementary Ministry Director

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Continuing education benefits

11 paid holidays/year

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Princeton Alliance Church is seeking an Elementary Director to lead the ministry for elementary-age children and their families. The role includes weekend programming, volunteer development, and partnership with the Family Life Team Leader to run PACKids Summer Camp and related events.

The position emphasizes building robust systems, ensuring child safety, and creating environments where kids meet Jesus through teaching, small groups, and worship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in children's ministry or related field.
• Experience leading volunteers and building teams.
• Strong understanding of child safety procedures and check-in processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekend Elementary ministry including large-group and small-group programming, worship, and classroom readiness.
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteer teams to staff Elementary with depth.
• Disciple and care for volunteers through regular meetings and training sessions.
• Lead Elementary worship and tech team and prepare alternate worship when needed.
• Prepare and distribute curriculum weekly so leaders have lessons and information before Sunday.
• Plan and run PACKids Summer Camp and Elementary events with the Family Life Team Leader.

Skills

Christian faith

Volunteer leadership

Communication skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or higher in education/child development

Tools

Planning Center Online

Check-Ins

Registrations

Job description

Princeton Alliance Church is seeking an Elementary Director to lead the ministry for elementary-age children and their families. The role includes weekend programming, volunteer development, and partnership with the Family Life Team Leader to run PACKids Summer Camp and related events.

The position emphasizes building robust systems, ensuring child safety, and creating environments where kids meet Jesus through teaching, small groups, and worship.