Director of Children & Family Ministry - Presbyterian Church of Western Springs - Western SpringsPosition type:Director of Children & Family MinistryDirector of Children and Family MinistryJob DescriptionEmployer: Presbyterian Church of Western SpringsPosition: Director of Children and Family MinistryJob Type: Hourly, 5-7 hours/weekSupervisor: Pastor and Elder of Faith FormationJob Summary:The Director of Children and Family Ministry is responsible for cultivating relationships, and an inclusive environment, with and among our younger children and families. In addition, the Director will implement and monitor effective programming for faith formation that serves PreK-5th grade children. The Director will provide hands-on programs including Sunday School on Sunday mornings and family gatherings/activities once a month. It is anticipated that the position will require 5-7 hours per week. Much of the time will require an on-site commitment but some of the duties can be completed from home.Responsibilities:Oversee Sunday School - Teach or assist most Sundays, recruit and coordinate volunteer teachers and assistants, and monitor the curriculum and suppliesOversee Nursery - Coordinate and monitor staffing of the nursery, train attendants as necessary, monitor the toys and equipmentOversee Grace Space - Coordinate the volunteers who monitor the space during worship, monitor suppliesPlan Family Activities - In collaboration with the pastor, plan social events to build relationships among the younger children (3-12 years) and their familiesCoordinate Special Events - In collaboration with a team, plan for potential events such as Christmas Pageant, Advent Fair, Bunny Brunch, Vacation Bible School, Family CampMonitor Safe Space Training - Work with the Safe Space Team to ensure that all staff and all volunteers working with children are trained via the online programCommunicate - Include communication as needed in the Weekly newsletter and Sunday bulletin regarding faith formation activities, email parents regarding activitiesOrganize - Monitor and order supplies in collaboration with the Office Administrator as neededAttend Meetings - Participate in Faith Formation Committee meetings several times throughout the year and meet with the Pastor/Head of Staff as necessaryEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree preferredExperience working with children 3-12 years of ageCPR and First Aid certification (certified or willing to obtain)Safe Space training will be required and providedProtestant background and a passion for education
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