Elementary Ministry Director: Build Teams & Camp Leadership

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

The Elementary Director leads Princeton Alliance Church’s ministry to elementary-age children and their families, creating safe, joyful weekend environments with large-group teaching, small groups, and worship. This role also guides PACKids Summer Camp and builds a strong, scalable volunteer team.

They partner with parents and staff to implement consistent curricula, safety protocols, and church-wide systems, ensuring continuity as children grow through Elementary to Youth.

Qualifications

• Personal, growing Christian faith aligned with PAC's mission and beliefs.
• 3+ years in children's ministry or related field with volunteer leadership experience.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and retain volunteers.
• Understanding of how elementary-age children learn and age-appropriate classroom management.
• Strong organization and follow-through across weekly rhythms and major events.
• Consistent implementation of child safety and check-in procedures.
• Excellent communication with parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; comfortable with church management software.
• Background check completion and PAC child safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekend Elementary ministry, including large-group and small-group programming, worship, readiness, and safety procedures.
• Recruit, approve, train, and develop volunteer teams; grow assistants into teachers.
• Disciple and care for volunteers, leading huddle, kickoff training, and regular meetings.
• Lead Elementary worship and tech team; prepare alternate worship when needed.
• Prepare and distribute Curriculum weekly for large and small groups.
• Schedule Sundays through Planning Center and arrange guest speakers.
• Plan and run PACKids Summer Camp with Family Life Team Leader.
• Plan and execute PAC Kids Elementary events (Good Friday, Easter, Christmas, summer).
• Manage Planning Center Online usage (check-in, labels, lists, reports).
• Partner with parents during registration and check-in; collaborate on Parent Handbook and updates.
• Meet with families about baptism for elementary children.
• Partner with Early Childhood Director and Youth Pastor on shared systems and transitions.
• Partner with Buddies Specialist for inclusion of children with special needs.
• Steward the Elementary budget within approved limits and reconcile receipts in Blackbaud.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Volunteer leadership

Communication

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or higher in education or related field

Tools

Planning Center Online

Job description

The Elementary Director leads Princeton Alliance Church’s ministry to elementary-age children and their families, creating safe, joyful weekend environments with large-group teaching, small groups, and worship. This role also guides PACKids Summer Camp and builds a strong, scalable volunteer team.

They partner with parents and staff to implement consistent curricula, safety protocols, and church-wide systems, ensuring continuity as children grow through Elementary to Youth.