Elementary Ministry Director: Lead Volunteers & Camps

Princeton Alliance Church; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (vacation leaves)

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education benefits

Sabbatical

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro, NJ, is seeking a dedicated Elementary Ministry Leader to oversee weekend programming, safety, and volunteer development for K-5 ministries. You will recruit, train, and mentor a growing team, collaborate with family life staff, and ensure age-appropriate discipleship across environments.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning, check-in systems, event coordination, budget stewardship, and partnership with parents to support children's faith formation

Qualifications

• Personal, growing Christian faith and alignment with PAC's mission.
• 3+ years of experience in children's ministry, elementary education, or a closely related field, including direct experience leading volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and retain a volunteer team.
• Working understanding of how elementary-age children learn, and of age-appropriate classroom and behavior management.
• Organization and follow-through that hold up across weekly rhythms and large seasonal events.
• Consistent, detail-faithful implementation of child safety and check-in procedures.
• Strong communication with parents, volunteers, and staff peers.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and comfort learning church management software.
• Successful completion of a background check and PAC's child safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekend Elementary ministry, including large-group and small-group programming, worship, classroom readiness, and safety procedures.
• Recruit, approve, train, and develop the volunteer teams that staff Elementary, growing assistants into teachers and building depth.
• Disciple and care for volunteers; lead the Sunday huddle and routine trainings, adjusting based on feedback.
• Lead the Elementary worship and tech team, training volunteers and preparing alternate worship when needed.
• Prepare and distribute curriculum weekly for large and small groups to ensure lessons and materials are ready.
• Schedule Sundays via Planning Center; follow up when volunteers decline or are absent, and coordinate guest speakers for large group.
• Plan and run PACKids Summer Camp with Family Life Team Leader; manage registrations and safety teams.
• Plan and execute PAC Kids Elementary events (Good Friday, Easter, Christmas); share leadership with Family Life events.
• Manage ministry use of Planning Center Online; check-in stations, registrations, lists, and reports.
• Partner with parents through registration and check-in; develop Parent Handbook and monthly updates.
• Meet with families about baptism with Family Life Team Leader.
• Partner with Early Childhood Director and the Youth Pastor on shared systems and transitions.
• Partner with Buddies Specialist to include children with special needs in Elementary environments.
• Steward the Elementary budget within approved limits; reconcile receipts in Blackbaud.

Skills

Volunteer management

Staff training

Child safety

Communication

Organization

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Associate's degree or higher in education/child development

Tools

Planning Center Online

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Church management software

Job description

Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro, NJ, is seeking a dedicated Elementary Ministry Leader to oversee weekend programming, safety, and volunteer development for K-5 ministries. You will recruit, train, and mentor a growing team, collaborate with family life staff, and ensure age-appropriate discipleship across environments.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning, check-in systems, event coordination, budget stewardship, and partnership with parents to support children's faith formation