Children’s Ministry Director

Do you have a passion for nurturing children and families? Are you committed to a Christianity of inclusion for LGBTQ people, for wmpowering women in Christian leadership, and pursuing social justice as an expression of the gospel? Under the direction and supervision of the Co-Lead Ministers, the Children’s Ministry Director will coordinate fun, safe, and effective children’s ministry programming at The Oceanside Sanctuary in alignment with our values, vision, mission, and priorities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and lead Sunday Gathering children’s activities that nurture their understanding of a just and generous Christian spirituality.
• Provide safe, nurturing, and growing children’s ministry spaces and events.
• Foster an environment of creativity and respect for all children, volunteers and families.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Attend weekly staff meetings in-person.
• Plan Sunday School programming for Sunday morning using an approved curriculum.
• Be present at Sunday Gatherings for setup, worship, Sunday School oversight, fellowship, and breakdown (approximately 8 AM - 12 PM).
• Recruit, train, and support Children’s ministry volunteers, service learning students and contractors and coordinate their involvement in children’s ministries.
• Plan and facilitate special summer activities for children.
• Work with other staff to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent communication of all children programs through media channels.
• Maintain an accurate administrative database, records, and files for your ministry.
• Attend all church events as directed by the Co-Lead Ministers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Co-Lead Ministers.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degreee or certificate in education, child development, ministry, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years experience working with children’s ministries or educational programming
• Curriculum planning and classroom management
• Ability to train and coordinate volunteers
• Clear communication with parents and leadership
• Creative and inclusive approach to spiritual formation
• Familiarity with safety and background check protocols

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

Sunday hours and midweek daytime office hours are required and will be determined with a supervisor based on a mutually beneficial schedule.

TO APPLY

Before applying, read our vision, mission, values, and priorities here: https://www.oceansidesanctuary.org/mission. If you are aligned with our mission and ready to grow your leadership gifts and skills to further the mission of our growing progressive faith community, you can apply here on Indeed or at our website: https://www.oceansidesanctuary.org/job-opportunities