Elementary Coordinator/Pastor Jobs

Position Title: Christ Chapel Elementary Kids

Reports To: Christ Chapel Next Generation Pastor

Position Type: Full Time (40 hours)

Position Summary:

The Christ Chapel Elementary Kids Coordinator/Pastor isresponsible for helping accomplish the overall goals and vision of Christ Chapel Children’s Ministries through coordinator tasks within the Elementary Kids ministry.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop a dynamic worship ministry for elementary ministry.
• Participate and manage elementary kids quarterly and yearly events: Summer Camp, Giving Tree, Spring and Fall outreaches, etc.
• Develop teams for kids to serve and grow in their leadership.
• Build and maintain godly relationships, and actively partner in prayer with caregivers, children, volunteers, and children’s ministry staff.
• Lead and develop outreach strategies and events in collaboration with Evangelism Pastor.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Christ Chapel Next Generation Pastor.
• Be the primary teacher in elementary ministry during weekend services.
• Make Christ Chapel Kids the best hour in every child’s week!
• Recruit volunteers and manage a rotating volunteer schedule for Elementary ministry.
• Create fun events for kids and their families outside of the weekend experience.
• Ensure that all Elementary Kids ministry areas are clean, safe, and adequately stocked.
• Partner with parents in providing connection opportunities, training, and resourcing for discipleship at home.
• In collaboration with NextGen ministry departments, develop and maintain appropriately aged curriculum and programming for each Elementary Kids service that represents Christ Chapel’s vision and beliefs for midweek and weekend ministry times.
• Maintain and steward children’s ministry budget as approved by Lead Pastor.
• Train Elementary Kids team members in their roles and assist in presenting opportunities, such as workshops and seminars, that will build upon their skills.
• Handle emergencies or difficult situations professionally, redirecting to the Christ Chapel Next Generation Pastor when necessary.
• Develop the facility to create a fun and engaging environment for kids and leaders.
• Provide primary administrative support for Elementary Kids Ministry.
• Promote a culture of giving and generosity within elementary ministry.
• Oversee all Elementary Kids ministry programs, events, and volunteers in Christ Chapel’s Children’s Ministry.

Core Competencies:

• Must possess a strong character, interpersonal skills, pleasant personality and be able to interact with a high degree of tact, diplomacy, discretion, flexibility and courtesy in gesture and speech.
• Must have the ability to interact effectively with children, parents, and peers.
• Must adhere to the Christ Chapel policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

General Responsibilities:

• Participate in training opportunities as approved by NextGen Ministry Pastor.
• Participate and collaborate in ways to minister to students and families of Christ Chapel Academy.
• Cooperate with the Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Board of Elders and other staff members in promoting the entire ministry vision and mission of Christ Chapel Church.
• Participate in all required staff meetings, events and activities.
• Serve as an effective staff liaison to assigned ministry teams and/or committees.

Personal Responsibilities:

• Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, worship, and other spiritual disciplines.
• Develop personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
• Maintain proper priorities in your home life.
• Financially support the works of Christ Chapel Church by faithfully giving at least 10% of your gross income. Maintain wise stewardship measures over the remaining 90%.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

• Effective planning and organizational capacity with strong execution and follow-through skills.
• Able to recruit, develop, equip, empower and care for leaders.
• A pastor/Shepherd’s heart and strong people skills.
• A vision and passion to reach and disciple children and their families.
• A team player who sees the big picture.
• Hungry for growing in personal and leadership skills.