Children's Director

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Location: Austin,Texas,United States

Children’s DirectorGeneral Purpose of Position:

Responsible for the development and implementation of the vision, strategy, and tactical elements for all
programs, activities, and educational aspects related to the Children’s Ministry at Mosaic Church Austin
(also known as mKids).

Organizational Relationship and Supervision:

The Children’s Director (CD) reports to the Executive Pastor. The XP and/or elders will provide an annual
evaluation of the CD’s performance. The CD will be responsible to uphold the church’s values and doctrine both inside and outside the workplace. Attendance at the following meetings is expected: Sunday worship service(s), weekly staff meetings, corporate prayer, children-related and church-wide events.

The Primary Task:

The Children’s Ministry Director is responsible for mKids on Sundays (Nursery-5th grade), Baby Dedications, VBS, and Special Children’s Programs (e.g. Christmas program). This is based on the understanding that the primary task of the CD is to:

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the children’s ministry.
• Cast the vision for children’s ministry and keep it in front of church congregation and volunteers.
• Work with the pastoral staff to coordinate all church programs and functions in concert with the church’s overall mission, vision, and purpose statement.
• Represent the interests of the children in the church’s care at all decision making meetings and sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Helps to develop and implement the vision for children’s ministries in collaboration with the Leadership Team and Elders.
• Develops processes necessary for effective CM operations (e.g. check-in, security, etc.).
• Responsible for volunteer recruitment, scheduling and retention.
• Organize training and planning sessions for mKids leaders and/or volunteers.
• Oversee and ensure execution of all children’s ministries programs, curricula, and activities.
• Develop and implement all safety and security processes for mKids in cooperation with the church’s safety and security team.
• Develop children’s schedule for church events longer than 3 hours. This will be decided in event planning meetings.
• Responsible for all staffing and volunteers of children’s ministry (including training).
• Provide leadership and serve as shepherd to the children’s ministry leadership and/or volunteer team(s).
• Provides strategic leadership and planning initiatives for mKids staff, leaders and volunteers.
• Develop communication plans to keep staff, volunteers, and parents informed.
• Manage communications between ministries that interact with children’s ministry.

Qualifications and Aptitudes:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills.
• Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement a children’s ministry.
• Must posses a proven ability to work effectively with children, parents, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled at using Microsoft Excel.
• 1 year supervisory experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred
• A college graduate with 2-4 years experience in early childhood education, elementary education, childhood development or related field. Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in children’s Christian education and programs preferred.

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