Church Early Childhood Director (part-time)

Position Overview

Cross Roads Church is looking for a high capacity leader of leaders. They will:

• Lead by example, with passion, character, and competency.
• Provide leadership to children ages infant thru age 5, their parents, and volunteer team members
• Equip leaders and volunteers by recruiting and coaching
• Devote time to developing early childhood volunteers; who will be a vital part in introducing children to their Heavenly Father
• Equip parents to disciple their children
• Establish ministry objectives and implement strategy/structures to accomplish those objectives
• Flexible work schedule
• Sunday and Monday mornings on site required

Our Approach to family ministry

• Our ministry to families is a priority. We view ourselves as a partner with parents in helping them to raise children who grow to know and love God
• The strategy behind everything we do is simple: Influence leaders and parents to create community around the timeless message of Jesus that mobilizes the next generation to love and serve God

Education/Experience

• Theological agreement & shared convictions with the Brethren in Christ denomination
• Degree in Children’s Ministry or Early Childhood Development helpful, but not required
• Paid/volunteer Children’s (Early Childhood) Ministry experience preferred, but not required

Core Job Responsibilities

• To build and provide overall leadership for large and small group environments where children:
• Prioritize their relationship with Jesus
• Positively influence their families toward Jesus
• Engage others by serving in personal ministry
• Develop an effective partnership between the church and parents
• Provide visionary leadership to all early childhood volunteers and environments which includes strategic planning and budgeting
• Lead Early Childhood Ministry while being a champion for the overall vision and mission of Cross Roads Church
• Foster relationships within the community
• Assist all staff for larger church-wide events
• Committed to maintaining child protection policies and safety procedures within children’s ministry

Program Oversight

• Serve as the staff point person for managing and leading all things Early Childhood Ministry
• Actively participates in Children’s Ministry Leadership Team
• Works closely with Children’s Pastor
• Oversight/accountability given by Lead Pastor

Leader Profile

• Self-motivated and committed to an authentic, growing relationship with Jesus
• Understands trends, challenges, mindsets and needs of young families
• Excels in developing systems and structures, while planning ahead
• Has a passion for reaching families in our community
• An excellent communicator who is skilled at teaching, training, and casting vision
• Relationally connects with children, parents and volunteers
• Ability to build and develop teams to carry out the mission
• Passion for the local church & wholeheartedly supports Cross Roads mission, vision, values, and discipleship process
• Lives a lifestyle appropriate to a person in ministry and represents well on social media

Application Requirements

• A cover letter and resume
• Links to applicant’s social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• A video of applicant speaking in public (teaching to preschoolers, training leaders, etc.)
• Send to [email protected]

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• On-site work is required for Sunday morning's and Monday

s. Are you available to work on-site on Sunday mornings and Mondays?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• Volunteer management: 1 year (Preferred)
• church volunteer: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Joy, PA 17552 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Joy, PA 17552: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person