Kids Ministry Coordinator

Alliance South; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside Chapel is seeking a Kids Ministry Coordinator to oversee and organize all aspects of the Kids Ministry for children ages 0-11, including Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary Sunday School, plus related events and programming. You will recruit, train, and schedule volunteers, equip parents for discipleship, manage the ministry budget, and ensure classroom setup before and after Sunday services.

Preference for a Bachelor’s degree and/or theological training; CMA licensing may be required.

Qualifications

• Follower of Jesus committed to gospel-centered children’s ministry.
• Creative leader who can guide volunteers and teams.
• Experience leading teams and communicating with diverse ages.
• Willing to become Hillside Chapel member and align with CMA beliefs.
• Reliable to attend most Sunday services and be tech capable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Kids’ Ministries (0-11) and develop a trained volunteer team.
• Aid in growth of Hillside Kids’ Ministries including events.
• Equip parents for discipleship of their children.
• Assist with curriculum and budget management for the ministry.
• Prepare and manage Sunday school setup, and rotate volunteers weekly.
• Recruit, schedule, and support volunteer teachers for all age groups.
• Train volunteers and monitor spiritual health; avoid burnout.
• Ensure compliance with child protection policies and background checks.

Skills

Christian faith

Creative leadership

Team leadership

Adult and child communication

Service attendance

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or theological training

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

KIDS MINISTRY COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Kids’ Ministry Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and organizing all aspects of the Kids’ Ministry at Hillside Chapel for children ages 0-11. This includes oversight of Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary Sunday School, along with any other kids’ ministry events and programming. The Kids’ Ministry Coordinator will also be responsible for organizing and discipling Kids’ Ministry volunteers and will work to equip parents for the discipleship of their children.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight and Planning

• Oversee Kids’ Ministries (Ages 0-11) and develop a team of equipped volunteers to disciple children
• Aid in the development and growth of Hillside Kids’ Ministries, including events and programming
• Work to equip parents for the discipleship of their children

Budget & Purchasing

• Assist with curriculum implementation by considering age appropriateness and theological alignment of material
• Manage the Kids’ Ministry budget

Sunday Morning Service

• Before and after service, make sure to have processes in place to set-up and tear-down Sunday school classroom requirements, ensuring all volunteers and teaching materials are in place
• Rotate serving in the Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary Sunday Schools as needed. (We desire this person to both be able to actively attend church service and serve in a way that supplements the volunteer need)
• Coordinate volunteer teachers for Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary Sunday Schools each Sunday.

Recruit and Schedule Volunteers

• Recruit volunteers for Kids’ Ministry
• Ensure coverage with volunteer workers for Kids’ Ministry activities and events requiring childcare

Equip and Care for Kids’ Ministry Volunteers

• Train team members equipping them with classroom management skills and other teaching competencies
• Care for and encourage Kids’ Ministry volunteers, teachers, and leaders, periodically checking in on their spiritual health, and ensure no one is overextending themselves

Ensure Policy Compliance

• Ensure compliance with child protection policies, periodic training, and background checks
• Keep families and volunteers up to date of policy requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

Required:

• A follower of Jesus who serves as an example to children in the church and demonstrates an understanding of how the gospel transforms the lives of children and ministry volunteers
• Creative team leader and competent communicator with adults and children
• Experience leading and working within a team
• Willing to become a member of Hillside Chapel and aligns with the beliefs and theology of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
• Able to consistently attend most Sunday church services
• Competent with technology

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree and/or some Biblical/Theological training in Christian education
• Experience overseeing a budget
• 1-3 years’ experience in children's ministry or classroom teaching

This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.