KidsLife Discipleship Lead (Assistant Director)

Life Church Buffalo; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Church Buffalo seeks a KidsLife Assistant Director to lead discipleship pathways for children birth through 5th grade and to help families engage in faith at home. The role focuses on developing Sunday morning content, coaching volunteers, and coordinating family discipleship initiatives.

You will partner with the KidsLife Director to refine strategies, supervise onboarding, and plan seasonal events that foster community and spiritual growth among kids and families.

Responsibilities

• Champion a clear, step-by-step discipleship pathway for kids (birth–5th grade).
• Collaborate with KidsLife Director to develop and refine strategies that help kids grow in knowing and following Jesus.
• Ensure all environments, content, and experiences align with discipleship goals.
• Create opportunities for kids to practice spiritual habits (prayer, Scripture, worship, serving).
• Equip leaders and volunteers to disciple kids, not just manage classrooms.
• Oversee and create engaging, age-appropriate Sunday morning content.
• Write and refine lesson plans, small group guides, and family discipleship tools.
• Manage media content to enhance learning experiences in person and online.
• Ensure theological accuracy and practical application in all content.
• Upload and organize materials across Planning Center, Slack, and Dropbox.
• Communicate weekly plans clearly to teams.
• Recruit, develop, and multiply leaders within KidsLife.
• Oversee onboarding and training systems for new and existing volunteers.
• Lead orientations, trainings, and leadership development opportunities.
• Regularly connect with volunteers to encourage, coach, and provide feedback.
• Ensure volunteers feel equipped, confident, and fulfilled in their roles.
• Help develop and implement strategies that will support parents in the discipleship of their children.
• Create and send weekly parent emails with practical discipleship tools.
• Develop resources that help families engage in faith conversations at home.
• Oversee social media content that reinforces weekly teaching and vision.
• Ensure environments are clean, safe, engaging, and aligned with ministry vision.
• Oversee classroom setup, supplies, and overall readiness.
• Support teams in creating excellent and welcoming experiences for kids and families.
• Lead, under the direction of the KidsLife Director, in regular leadership meetings and touchpoints.
• Provide direction, support, and accountability for Team Leaders and Coordinators.
• Participate in or lead occasional 1:1 meetings for coaching and development.
• Plan and execute events that build community among families, create outreach opportunities, and provide hands-on discipleship experiences.
• Oversee event strategy, communication, and execution with teams.

Job description

Life Church Buffalo seeks a KidsLife Assistant Director to lead discipleship pathways for children birth through 5th grade and to help families engage in faith at home. The role focuses on developing Sunday morning content, coaching volunteers, and coordinating family discipleship initiatives.

You will partner with the KidsLife Director to refine strategies, supervise onboarding, and plan seasonal events that foster community and spiritual growth among kids and families.