High School Youth Ministry Teaching Pastor

Northshore Community Church; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO Plan

14 paid annual holidays

403 contribution up to 6% matching

Job summary

Northshore Community Church is seeking a Pastor of Youth and Teaching to lead biblically grounded teaching for high school students and to shepherd youth through relational leadership. You will co-lead with the Pastor of Youth Ministry to develop engaging curricula and equip youth leaders, guiding them to live out their faith within a healthy, growing youth ministry.

The role emphasizes teaching, spiritual formation, and building connections with high school youth, families, and the broader Next

Qualifications

• Higher education degree or comparable skills in theological concepts and child development.
• Aligned with Northshore's Statement of Faith and Staff Values.
• Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Maturity, judgment, and ability to build respectful relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills on stage and with teams.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing youth ministry needs.
• Proven ability to lead teams and motivate volunteers.
• Strategic thinker with prioritization and decisiveness.
• Be a Northshore member within 12 months of hire.
• Be fun, joyful, enthusiastic in ministry philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Teach Youth Ministry with emphasis on high school students.
• Develop and oversee teaching series, curriculum, and content that are biblically grounded and engaging.
• Ensure teaching aligns with Northshore’s mission, theology, and Next Gen pathway.
• Develop and coach additional teaching voices among staff, volunteers, and youth.
• Help youth grow in Scripture, prayer, worship, and spiritual practices.
• Equip youth to understand, live out, and share their faith.
• Provide focused pastoral leadership and relational investment with high school youth.
• Shape environments and experiences that engage and disciple high school youth.
• Develop high school youth leaders and opportunities to serve youth.
• Build relationships with youth beyond weekly programming; prepare for transition to adulthood.
• Partner with the Pastor of Youth Ministry to share vision and leadership.
• Lead weekly gatherings, Life Groups, camps, retreats, outreach opportunities, and events.
• Recruit, develop, and encourage adult and youth leaders.
• Provide pastoral care for youth and families.
• Collaborate with Next Gen team for unified discipleship; participate in planning and initiatives.

Skills

Biblical teacher

Communicator

Relational leadership

Co-leadership

Team player

Strategic thinker

Education

Theology degree or equivalent

Job description

Northshore Community Church is seeking a Pastor of Youth and Teaching to lead biblically grounded teaching for high school students and to shepherd youth through relational leadership. You will co-lead with the Pastor of Youth Ministry to develop engaging curricula and equip youth leaders, guiding them to live out their faith within a healthy, growing youth ministry.

The role emphasizes teaching, spiritual formation, and building connections with high school youth, families, and the broader Next