Kids Ministry Lead (K–5): Teaching & Team Leadership

Indian Rocks Church; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Rocks Church in Largo, FL seeks an Assistant Kids Director for K–5 to partner with the Kids Director in building a vibrant, Christ-centered ministry. You will lead weekly services, coordinate Bible teaching and curriculum, and support volunteers to create safe, engaging environments for children to grow in faith.

The role requires Sunday and Wednesday night availability, travel between sites, and active church membership. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• College or Seminary degree actively pursued or completed.
• Ministry experience with youth (K–5) and leading volunteer teams.
• Ability to travel between sites and work Sunday/Wednesday nights.
• Strong leadership, administration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wednesday night Kids Ministry services for K–5, overseeing programming, flow, and volunteer teams.
• Oversee service flow, content, and weekly Bible teaching for the Sunday 10:30 AM Kids service, delivering age-appropriate, biblically sound messages aligned with Indian Rocks Church theology.
• Organize and prepare K–5 curriculum aligned with ministry goals.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and support K–5 volunteer leaders to serve with excellence.
• Enforce Kids Ministry safety procedures, including child check-in and AHCA background screening requirements.
• Oversee Planning Center for K–5 ministries (Sunday 9:00 AM / 10:30 AM and Wednesday nights), maintaining schedules and team communications.
• Coordinate hardware and tech needs directly per church workflows.
• Assist in planning and executing major Kids Ministry events, including camps and seasonal programming.

Skills

Leadership

Administration

Communication

Pastoral care

Team management

Education

College or Seminary degree

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

Indian Rocks Church in Largo, FL seeks an Assistant Kids Director for K–5 to partner with the Kids Director in building a vibrant, Christ-centered ministry. You will lead weekly services, coordinate Bible teaching and curriculum, and support volunteers to create safe, engaging environments for children to grow in faith.

The role requires Sunday and Wednesday night availability, travel between sites, and active church membership. Strong leadership and communication are essential.