Kids Ministry Director

Slingshot Group; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Church in Stillwater, OK is seeking a Kids Ministry Director to oversee all programming and vision for nursery through elementary-aged children. You will create a safe, joyful environment where kids encounter Jesus and equip parents as primary disciple-makers.

You will lead curriculum development, supervise childcare staff, and design events like VBS to engage new families. This role offers a high-impact opportunity within a supportive leadership culture and collaborative ministry

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee weekly programming for children (nursery through elementary age)
• Recruit, train, and encourage a team of volunteers and childcare staff
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities that point kids toward Jesus
• Ensure safety and security policies are followed in all kids' spaces
• Coordinate and innovate special events to accelerate kids' discipleship and to reach new families (VBS, holiday programming, etc.)
• Raise up and support parents as the primary disciple-makers of their home
• Partner with other ministry leaders and staff to support the wider church mission
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Curriculum development

Event planning

Staff leadership

Job description

Position Description

As the Kids Ministry Director, you will oversee all programming and vision for children from nursery through elementary age. In this role you will build a safe, joyful environment where kids encounter Jesus while equipping parents as primary disciple-makers. You will also oversee curriculum development, lead childcare staff, and innovate events like VBS to engage new families. It offers a high-impact opportunity to shape a thriving ministry within a supportive leadership culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee weekly programming for children (nursery through elementary age)
• Recruit, train, and encourage a team of volunteers and childcare staff
• Develop age-appropriate curriculum and activities that point kids toward Jesus
• Ensure safety and security policies are followed in all kids' spaces
• Coordinate and innovate special events to accelerate kids' discipleship and to reach new families (VBS, holiday
• programming, etc.)
• Raise up and support parents as the primary disciple-makers of their home
• Partner with other ministry leaders and staff to support the wider church mission
• Other duties as assigned

About the Church

• Located just 5 minutes from Oklahoma State University, Countryside Church reaches a dynamic community including over 800 college students across three Sunday morning services (8:15, 9:45, and 11:15 AM).
• The church exists to create a movement of disciples who multiply disciples from local neighborhoods to the nations.
• Countryside prioritizes an authentic, grace-filled environment where people run to the church community during hard times, not from it.
• The heart of the church is to introduce people to Jesus and equip them to follow Him fully.

What Makes This Role Unique

• You will recruit and empower a multi-generational team, ranging from OSU college students to young parents and seasoned grandparents. 50-60% of the volunteers are college students.
• The position places a heavy emphasis on walking alongside parents and equipping them as primary disciple-makers in their homes.
• You will have room to design creative seasonal programming and VBS to reach unchurched families in Stillwater.
• You will partner closely with other staff and ministry leaders who value collaboration and organizational health