Accountability

Accountable to the pastor as head of staff.

Responsibilities

• Nurture children’s spiritual development through relationships, creative teaching and programming.
• Lead and coordinate Sunday youth programming, (nursery - 5^th grade).
• Manage curriculum, resources, classrooms.
• Recruit and train teachers, facilitators and substitutes.
• Coordinate Children's program for Vacation Bible School, Easter, Christmas and other special events.
• Offer input and contribute to Adult Christian Education in the area of Christian parenting and children's education.

II. Pastoral Care

• Counseling children in cooperation and direction of the pastor.
• Work with children’s support structure at church and in the home (working with parents).
• Support and help coordinate childcare needs for other ministries.

III. Administrative Duties

• Communication with staff, ministry team and congregation.
• Acquire resources/supplies for Children's Ministry.
• Monthly staff meetings.
• Bi-monthly steering team meetings.
• Serve on appropriate ministries.

Qualifications

• Studies in Christian Education.
• Experience as Children's Ministry Director is preferred.
• Experience with multi-ethnic congregations

Position Hours

• 20 hours per week.
• Sundays, Christian celebrations and special events.

Salaries and Benefits

• $12,000-$18,000 per year depending on experience. Vacation:
  • First two full calendar years: two working weeks
  • Third and fourth full calendar years: three working weeks
  • Fifth full calendar year and thereafter: four working weeks
• No medical benefits.

If you are interested in the Director of Children's Ministry position, please contact Pastor Fred Choy at fredc@seattlechurch.org or call 206-527-2232