North Ridge Discovery Kids Director

Paycom - ATS; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC) North Ridge campus seeks a full‑time Discovery Kids Director to lead kids from birth through Grade 5, cast vision, oversee programming, and partner with parents and volunteers to nurture faith in Jesus. The role requires strong leadership, volunteer development, and budget oversight, with routine weekend services.

You will recruit and train volunteers, ensure safe, engaging environments, and implement the ministry's vision across North Ridge, modeling grace and

Qualifications

• Master of Arts or Master of Divinity or equivalent required.
• More than 5 years of ministry leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years in team environment and children's programming.

Responsibilities

• Cast vision for Discovery Kids and oversee programming for birth–5th grade.
• Recruit, train, and care for volunteers and Jr. volunteers.
• Develop annual goals, objectives, and budget.
• Ensure safe, engaging classrooms and environments during weekend services.

Skills

Leadership

Volunteer management

Communication

Project management

Education

Master of Arts or Master of Divinity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260, Position Type: Full Time,

Do you have a passion for ministry and children? Are you able to manage large projects well and develop and execute mission strategy? If so, YOU may be our new full-time Discovery Kids Director at our North Ridge campus!We are called to bring up children in training and the instruction of the Lord and we need people with skills like yours to lead our staff to best nurture, love, and guide the next generation towards God.

As the North Ridge Discovery Kids Director, you are a vital part of the Team, responsible for carrying on the Vision, Mission and Values of SBC. In this role, you will report to Central Discovery Kids Minister and are responsible for providing supervision and leadership to Discovery Kids North Ridge and to help kids discover who God is and His plan for their lives.

Character & Chemistry:

With dependence on Jesus Christ (John 15:5), all Team Members are expected to:

• Be a fully committed follower of Christ
• Live in accordance with the SBC Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage and Sexuality
• Engage in ministry prayer and prayer with one another
• Serve together as “One Team”
• Attend Soul Care, Staff Lunch and other SBC training and team building

Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC) is committed to excellence and good stewardship; therefore, it is vital that every Team Member at SBC helps support and advance our vision, mission, and values:

Our Vision:

To create a community of Christ-followers marked by unwavering faith and unconditional love.

Our Mission:

To WIN people to faith in Jesus Christ; BUILD them up in their faith; then SEND them out to be “winners and builders” in their spheres of influence.

Our Value Proposition:

Transformational Bible teaching, engaging worship, authentic community, and service-based outreach – each supported by GRACE – and distinct to Scottsdale Bible Church and define who we are!

Your Essential Responsibilities:

Cast Vision

• Cast vision, build a team, and execute ministry in Discovery Kids and oversee the programming for kids 0 - grade 5.
• Communicate and represent the vision of Discovery Kids and SBC to parents and volunteers on a regular basis

Build Teams

• Work as a collaborative and cooperative member of the Discovery Kids and Next Gen Ministry Teams
• Oversee the recruitment, training, development, and care of the volunteers and Jr. volunteers as needed for weekend services and special events and oversee the Discovery North Ridge staff and volunteer teams
• Develop and provide leadership to the following ministry teams: Greeter, Kids Check, Set up/Clean up, Worship and AVL
• Responsible for the ongoing recruitment, training and appreciation of volunteers for the ministry
• Commitment to developing volunteers who move through the PEO process – Participation, Engagement, and Ownership
• Help to raise up volunteers and build community within the Discovery Kids volunteer team
• Maintains updated serving teams of all your volunteers in ROCK

Execute Ministry

• Create an environment that is safe, fun, and represents Jesus for all kids in your area
• Ensure that all aspects of Kids Check are ready
• Welcome and connect with all new families
• Make sure all classrooms are fully staffed at all weekend services
• Oversee that the Discovery Kids North Ridge building, and all included areas are clean, stocked, and organized
• Help develop, memorize, and record the weekly video teaching for all of Discovery Kids
• Edit weekly small group curriculum and distribute to volunteer leads for weekend services
• Plan a fun and engaging large group experience for weekend services. Develop volunteers to be included in its implementation
• Supervise the North Ridge Discovery Kids team and provide ongoing team building and development
• Develop and monitor annual goals, objectives, and budgets
• In addition to normal work hours, you will be required to work on Sundays and childcare events as needed
• Ensure that childcare programming events are prepped and appropriately staffed

As a Team Leader you will:

• Supervise Discovery Kids Team Member(s) and provide ongoing team building and development
• Act as a servant leader by training, encouraging, coaching, and developing your Team Member(s)
• Develop and monitor annual goals, objectives, and budgets
• Foster a spirit of trust and of innovation on your team
• Meet personally in a pre-scheduled one-on-one meeting with each Team Member at least once a month
• Meet as a Discovery Kids North Ridge team once a week
• Approve PTO requests, timecards, and expense reports

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

• Assist in the development of and manage the annual budget for Discovery Kids
• Related duties or special projects as assigned

Qualifications: Skills you need to succeed:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Demonstrated competency in:

• Decision quality
• Developing Direct Reports and volunteers
• Confronting Direct Reports and volunteers
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Developing and leading teams/volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
• On-going recruitment of volunteers

Ability to:

• Work with adults and children
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
• Be a change agent
• Successfully manage others and be accountable for the work results of others
• Be flexible

Personal Qualifications:

• Committed to spiritual growth
• Relationally unified
• Servant-hearted
• Operates in grace and truth
• Lives out the vision of Discovery Kids and SBC in their personal life; leads by example
• Demonstrate a growing faith in Jesus Christ
• Committed to train and empower leaders
• Spiritual calling to Children and Youth ministry
• Regular attender and SBC member, or willing to become a member

Education and/or experience:

• A level of education (or working toward) and experience commensurate with the position. Master of Arts or Master of Divinity or equivalent; more than 5 years of demonstrated ministry leadership experience
• 3 years of experience in ministry, children’s programming, childcare industry, or relevant role
• 3 years of experience in team environment

SBC does not participate in COBRA or Unemployment Insurance