Kids Ministry Coordinator

Crossroads Church; Hampstead (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossroads Church is seeking a Kids Ministry Coordinator for the Hampstead Campus. This part-time role oversees Sunday readiness, curriculum, and volunteer teams to create a safe, engaging environment for kids in the 252 Elementary Ministry (Pre-K/Kindergarten–5th grade).

You will recruit and equip volunteers, manage classroom logistics, and collaborate with campus staff to align with Crossroads’ mission. The role emphasizes safety, relationship-building, and consistent preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with children’s ministry or volunteer coordination is preferred.
• Background checks and child safety training are required.
• Membership at Crossroads or willingness to become a member is expected.

Responsibilities

• Craft a welcoming Sunday experience by keeping classrooms clean, organized, and stocked.
• Organize and deliver weekly curriculum, activities, and small group discussions.
• Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers; build relational leadership.
• Maintain safety policies and communication to ensure a secure environment for kids.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MyCrossroads (CCB)

Job description

Kids Ministry Coordinator (Hampstead Campus)

Location: Hampstead Campus

Position Type: Part-Time (Up to 15 hours/week)

Reports To: Executive Pastor

About the Role

At Crossroads Church, we want to create spaces where kids feel known, safe, and excited to attend, and where they can build meaningful relationships with trusted leaders who help them grow in faith.

As the Kids Ministry Coordinator at our Hampstead Campus, you will lead the weekly energy, environment, and volunteer experience for our 252 Elementary Ministry (Pre-K/Kindergarten through 5th grade). This role is a dynamic mix of Sunday morning execution, volunteer team leadership, and behind-the-scenes organization. If you have a heart for kids, love equipping volunteers, and want to help create an environment families love, this role is for you!

Position Overview

The Kids Ministry Coordinator owns the weekly readiness, health, and execution of our 252 elementary environment on Sunday mornings. You will prepare volunteers, organize curriculum and supplies, maintain clear communication, and ensure Sunday mornings run smoothly so kids can build real relationships and learn to trust God.

Working closely with the Executive Pastor and Hampstead campus staff, you will help build a welcoming, safe, and relational environment aligned with Crossroads’ vision and ministry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Craft an Irresistible Sunday Experience

• Create Great Environments: Ensure 252 classrooms are clean, organized, stocked, and ready well before Sunday services begin.
• Deliver Engaging Programming: Organize and execute weekly curriculum, Bible teaching, activities, games, and small group discussions that help kids learn to trust God, make wise choices, and love others.
• Maintain Safety & Security: Consistently enforce child safety policies, check-in/check-out procedures, allergy awareness, and wellness standards so families know their children are completely secure.

2. Recruit, Equip & Support Volunteer Teams

• Build a Thriving Team: Proactively recruit, onboard, and schedule volunteers who love kids and represent Crossroads well.
• Support & Encourage Leaders: Build genuine relationships with your team so they feel known, appreciated, and equipped to lead relational small groups.
• Develop Room Leaders: Identify volunteer gaps early and cultivate reliable room leaders who take ownership within the 252 environment.

3. Build Relationships with Kids & Partner with Families

• Connect Relationally: Create small group moments where elementary kids are known personally, cared for, and encouraged in their faith journey.
• Partner with Parents: Be a warm, approachable presence for parents—building trust, communicating updates, addressing care needs, and equipping them to continue faith conversations at home.
• Support Next Steps: Help guide kids through key faith milestones, including coordinating the transition of 5th graders into our Middle School Ministry.

4. Operational Excellence & Systems

• Plan Ahead: Maintain clear weekly prep systems by Thursday so Sunday mornings are never dependent on last-minute scrambling.
• Manage Church Database: Use myCrossroads (CCB) to manage volunteer scheduling, family records, and ministry follow-up accurately.
• Collaborate & Align: Work in harmony with campus staff and church‑wide Family Ministry leadership to maintain alignment and high standards.

Who You Are

• A Growing Follower of Jesus: You have a personal, vibrant relationship with Christ and a genuine heart for helping kids know Him.
• Relational & Welcoming: You love building trust with children, parents, volunteers, and campus staff.
• Organized & Proactive: You pay attention to details, follow through consistently, and manage administrative systems without needing constant direction.
• Calm Under Pressure: You bring a steady, positive presence on Sunday mornings, adapting smoothly when volunteer gaps or unexpected needs arise.
• A Team Player: You value unity, communicate graciously, and love working alongside a campus team.

Role Qualifications & Schedule

• Education & Experience: High school diploma required. Additional training in ministry, education, child development, or leadership is a plus. Prior experience in children’s ministry, volunteer coordination, education, or childcare is preferred.
• Alignment: Membership at Crossroads (or willingness to become a member) and full affirmation of Crossroads’ mission, beliefs, and values.
• Safety: Completion of required background checks, child safety training, and ministry onboarding.
• Schedule Expectations: ~15 hours per week. Consistent Sunday morning presence is required (up to 4 Sundays off per year with advance coordination), alongside weekday hours for preparation, team check-ins, and volunteer scheduling.