Job Description
Full-Time
Reports to: Centralized Kids Ministry Pastor
Summary of Role
The Kids Ministry Experience & Curriculum Coordinator supports Kids Ministry at Emmanuel Church by developing, editing, and maintaining cohesion of curriculum needs for all campuses and assisting in the planning and execution of Kids (& Family) Ministry events. This position supports Kids Ministry by evaluating and aligning service environments in birth-6th grade classrooms at all campuses to ensure that excellence and continuity is maintained to achieve our vision of seeing kids come to Christ and grow in Christ.
Cultural & Spiritual Expectations of Staff
At Emmanuel Church, we hold staff accountable to living out our mission of seeing people come to Christ and grow in Christ by relentlessly pursuing those that are far from God. Staff will be active & engaged in the church through serving, participating in a group, attending service, and tithing. They will be spiritual leaders who actively pursue a relationship with Christ, practice spiritual disciplines, and uphold biblical standards. All staff agree to abide by staff expectations & uphold the staff values through their daily behaviors and actions, maintaining and contributing to a healthy culture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain comprehensive scope and sequence to provide the opportunity for kids to come to Christ and grow in Christ
- Support Kids Ministry Pastor and Impact Team members in ensuring continuity and excellence in curriculum over all Kid’s Ministry environments and events
- Contribute to preparation and successful execution of Kids Ministry and 56 camps and other Kids Ministry events
- Travel to campuses for observation of curriculum in action during the weekend service and evaluate for continuous improvement
- Collaborate and research ideas in an effort to become an expert in the area of curriculum, events, & environments
- Other related tasks as assigned
Curriculum for birth – 6th grade
o Download and assist in the modification of monthly curriculum elements for all ages up to 6th grade
o Prepare and distribute curriculum and materials to all campuses
o Evaluate purchasing needs based on current selections and purchase and distribute to all campuses
o Support and encourage Kids Ministry and 56 directors as they execute small group and large environments and curriculum
Impact Team
o Lead, recruit and manage weekly Impact Team members serving in the curriculum development and distribution through preparing copies & distributing craft elements for classroom Impact team
o Support and provide feedback regularly to Centralized Kids Ministry Pastor
o Provide ongoing appreciation and care for weekly Impact Team members
Events
o Develop content and write curriculum if event requires
o Purchasing and preparing supplies as needed
o Support during the event & evaluate throughout to provide feedback post-event
Qualifications and Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required
- Previous Family Ministries-related experience, paid or volunteer, preferred
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in conflict resolution
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational/administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to learn and use Emmanuel’s systems (Rock, Planning Center, etc.) and learn and adapt to new technology
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner, self-motivated
- Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion when handling personal and ministry information
- Demonstrate a servant heart with spiritual maturity and sensitivity
Spiritual Requirements
- Champion the vision of Emmanuel Church
- Foster and promote a healthy staff culture by adhering to the Emmanuel Staff Behavioral Values
- Willingness to regularly participate in Emmanuel Church activities and events
- Agreement to abide by Emmanuel Church’s Expectations of a Staff Member which include:
o Financial support of the church with your tithe
o Attend one weekend service each week and monthly staff meetings
o Participate in community through small group
o Prioritize a Sabbath (one 24-hour period of time off work each week)
Physical Requirements:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.)
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.
- Required to read, speak, and hear.
- Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.