Bridge Kids Director
AT FIRST GLANCE
Job Title: Kids Director
Location: Majority On-Site
Scott Depot, WV
Full Time
Directly Reports To The Elders
ROLE SUMMARY
We believe that the emerging generations are as much a part of the church as adults, and therefore should be cared for, taught, and equipped to follow Jesus at an early age. The evidence shows that the likelihood of a person becoming a follower of Jesus is highest in the formational years of childhood.
The Bridge Kids Director oversees our ministry to children from birth to fifth grade. He or she will work to develop an ecosystem in which children can mature into passionately engaged followers of Jesus. This will involve partnership with parents in the home as well as the corporate experiences of worship, community, teaching, and mission we share as a church family. In addition to the children, the Bridge Kids Director is also responsible for relating effectively to and caring for parents and the Bridge Kids volunteer team.
This role works in harmony with the elders and church staff, and has a firm grasp on the purpose, values, and strategy of Bridge Church while carrying out its mission. The Bridge Kids Director is responsible for providing environments that are safe, centered on discipleship and that motivate children to live and love like Jesus.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development:
Develop an environment of holistic discipleship for children.
Coordinate and lead weekly gatherings where children experience God’s presence, find a community to belong to, and are offered a compelling vision for life with Jesus.
Recruit, train, and inspire a team of volunteers who embody the vision and culture of our kid’s ministry.
Seek to develop meaningful relationships with your team of volunteers.
Foster meaningful intergenerational relationships between kids and adults.
Research, develop, and implement Biblically sound children’s curriculum.
Regularly teach the Scriptures with conviction, compassion, care and particular attention to the questions and narratives our children are navigating.
Plan, carry out, and administer children's outings, camps, and other events.
Engage kids in countercultural mission.
Family Support and Care:
Partner and communicate with parents/guardians/families.
Provide training and resources for holistic family development.
Provide pastoral care to kids and their families both directly and through the kids volunteer team, responding to urgent needs as they arise.
Operations and Infrastructure:
Develop, coordinate, and manage operational and ethical systems (ensuring safety as a priority when it comes to classrooms and special events for kids).
Process and follow through on background checks for all Bridge Kids volunteers.
Create and communicate the weekly volunteer schedule for the classrooms, ensuring that all roles are covered and when necessary, arrange for substitutes.
Ensure all lesson plans, supplies, and equipment are organized, effectively communicated, and in place in advance of Sunday gatherings.
Oversee the weekly check-in process, ensuring a seamless and secure flow from start to finish for all guests and regular attenders.
In consultation with the elders, develop an annual budget for Bridge Kids and steward resources accordingly.
General Staff Expectations:
Theologically aligned with the leadership and ministry philosophy of Bridge Church.
Agree with, and adhere to, the leadership structure of Bridge Church.
Collaborate with and bring vision and energy to the Bridge Staff Team.
Respond to all staff/volunteer concerns in a timely manner.
Attend weekly Sunday gatherings and Bridge Church staff meetings.
Attend the monthly elders and staff meeting.
Minimum Job Qualifications and Requirements:
Living within the character qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred (Education, Children’s Ministry, Ministry Leadership, or similar), or relevant experience.
Proven experience successfully leading, recruiting, and developing a team of volunteers in kids ministry.
Enthusiasm and passion to help kids know Jesus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High level of emotional intelligence and ability to relate well to different populations.
Vision driven and action orientated – an inherent desire to achieve excellent results.
Self-starter who is organized and responsible.
Physical requirement to lift a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, and be able to engage kids in the ministry of play.
Certified in CPR and first aid.
Performance Measurement Rubric:
Develop vision, goals, and resources for kids and family discipleship. 30%
Lead Bridge Church Sunday gatherings and other events. 30%
Provide pastoral care and leadership to parents, kids, and leaders. 15%
Maintain regular communication with parents and leaders. 15%
Implement Bridge Church safety & security policies. 10%
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
Bridge Church reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.