Mt Zion Church

Job Title: Next Gen - Kids Ministry Director Location: Mt. Zion Church Job Type: Full-Time Salary ($54,000-$60,000) Reports To: Director of Ministries Direct Reports: Children's Ministry Staff and Volunteers Position Overview The Kids Ministry Director provides leadership, vision, and oversight for all children's programming from Nursery through 5th Grade. This full-time role ensures a safe, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment where children can encounter God's love and grow in their faith. The Director is responsible for developing long-term strategies, building and equipping teams, partnering with families, and executing impactful weekly programs and special events. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a pastor's heart, strong organizational skills, and the ability to create fun, meaningful, and faith-forming experiences for children and their families. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Ministry Development Develop and implement the vision for Kids Ministry in alignment with the church's mission and values. Recruit, train, equip, and motivate a large volunteer team to serve in weekly services, midweek programming, VBS, and special events. Supervise Children's Ministry staff and volunteers, providing coaching, accountability, and support. Cultivate a healthy, prayerful, and fun team culture marked by encouragement, excellence, and servant leadership. Manage the Kids Ministry budget and steward resources responsibly. Programming & Curriculum Coordinate engaging, age-appropriate Sunday and midweek programming for Nursery-5th Grade. Select, adapt, implement, or create a biblically sound curriculum that helps children grow in their understanding of God. Create high-energy, meaningful large group experiences and relational small group environments. Design ministry spaces that are safe, creative, and welcoming for children and families. Event Planning & Special Initiatives Lead the planning and execution of major annual events such as Kids Camp, Easter, Harvest/Family Events, and Christmas celebrations. Provide childcare support for churchwide events as needed. Partner with other ministry leaders (Youth, Worship, NextGen) for integrated events and programs. Family Engagement & Communication Build strong relationships with parents, equipping them as the primary spiritual leaders of their children. Communicate regularly with families about programming, policies, and spiritual growth opportunities. Collaborate with other church staff to ensure alignment and cross-ministry support. Provide pastoral and spiritual care to kids and families. Safety & Operations Establish and uphold safety and security protocols, including check-in/check-out systems, emergency procedures, and adherence to Safe Ministry Policy. Maintain accurate records (attendance, incidents, volunteer schedules, budgets). Ensure ministry spaces are safe, clean, and fully stocked with necessary supplies. Qualifications Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Passionate about children's ministry and seeing families grow in their faith. 5-7 years of leadership experience in children's ministry or related fields. Bachelor's Degree in Children's Ministry, Christian Education, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven ability to build and lead volunteer teams. Knowledge of child development principles, safety protocols, and best practices for children's programming. Experience managing budgets, programs, and multiple ministry projects. Skills & Attributes Strong organizational and administrative skills; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with social media, digital tools, and church management systems. Visionary leadership that can develop long-term strategies and inspire teams toward growth. Creative and innovative in designing engaging, age-appropriate programming. Team-builder who recruits, equips, and celebrates volunteers while fostering a positive ministry culture. Responsible and proactive by being organized, reliable, and driven to achieve ministry goals. Effective communicator who connects well with children, families, volunteers, and staff. Working Conditions: This full-time role requires availability on Sundays, mid-week evening programming, and flexibility for special events and seasonal programs. Some physical activity, including setting up spaces and interacting with children, is required. Fulfill 40 hours per week across 5 workdays, including Sundays and one midweek evening and office hours Tuesday-Thursday. Be present for all major Kids Ministry events and programs. Flex hours during event weeks to ensure balance of workload and availability. Onboarding and Support: Training and support from the Director of Ministry. Regular check-ins will be scheduled to ensure the resources and guidance needed to succeed. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing mission of the church.