Job Description

The King’s Kids Director takes primary responsibility for our children’s ministry: casting a vision for it, leading it, and helping it take off. King’s Kids serves children ages 4 through 4th grade (plus our nursery) on Sundays and throughout the year, and we are looking for someone who will own that ministry rather than simply maintain it. The Director will shape where King’s Kids is headed, organize the people and systems that make it run well, and bring fresh ideas to grow and improve it. The goal is a safe, welcoming, organized, and joyful environment where children learn about Jesus and families feel cared for. This person will serve under the oversight of the Pastor and will work closely with our Church Administrator, teachers, and volunteers. We are looking for someone who loves Jesus, lives under the authority of Scripture, has a genuine passion for teaching children the Gospel, and has both the vision and the organizational skill to lead a growing ministry. We are looking for someone who: • Loves Jesus and lives under the authority of Scripture. Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, submits to the Bible as the final authority, and is committed to serving through the local church. • Has a passion for teaching children the Gospel. Has a background in teaching or childcare and can instruct children in Bible lessons that are faithful, clear, and age-appropriate. • Has vision for children’s ministry. Can picture what King’s Kids could become and can bring fresh ideas to grow and improve it. • Takes ownership. Is ready to take primary responsibility for the ministry, not just carry out assigned tasks. • Loves children and families. Understands the privilege and responsibility of caring for children and supporting parents. • Is organized and dependable. Handles scheduling, preparation, and details well, and makes sure people have what they need. • Thinks proactively and in systems. Looks ahead rather than waiting for problems and can evaluate current processes to find better ways to schedule volunteers, communicate with families, organize supplies, and prepare classrooms. • Is relational. Communicates warmly and patiently with children, parents, volunteers, and church staff. • Builds up volunteers. Understands the role is not to do everything personally, but to help teachers and volunteers feel equipped, supported, and appreciated. • Solves problems calmly. Handles last-minute schedule changes, volunteer cancellations, supply needs, and unexpected situations with grace. • Is flexible and servant-hearted. Is willing to step in wherever needed so children and families experience the love of Christ. Key Responsibilities: Vision & Ministry Leadership: • Take primary responsibility for the health, direction, and growth of King’s Kids. • Develop and communicate a clear vision for children’s ministry, in partnership with the Pastor and church leadership. • Set goals and plans for growth and improvement, and bring new ideas for programs, events, and outreach to children and families. • Ensure all teaching and programming is grounded in Scripture and consistent with the doctrine and values of King’s Chapel. • Recruit, develop, and encourage the next generation of teachers and volunteers. Volunteer & Classroom Coordination • Communicate regularly with volunteers about schedules, expectations, and Sunday needs. • Support and communicate with paid children’s ministry teachers. • Complete background checks and maintain required volunteer records. • Maintain photo release forms and other required documentation. • Help ensure classrooms are clean, organized, safe, and ready each Sunday. • Coordinate with the Church Administrator to confirm coverage for teachers and volunteer needs. • Provide volunteers with the information and resources they need to serve well. Curriculum & Program Support • Select and coordinate a Gospel-centered weekly curriculum, and prepare crafts, activities, snacks, and classroom supplies. • Maintain and organize children’s ministry supplies. • Prepare classrooms and materials for Sunday mornings. • Prepare and maintain Busy Bags and other resources for children. • Assist with the preparation of weekly children’s ministry teaching. • Coordinate children’s participation in special worship services and church celebrations, including Palm Sunday and Christmas Eve. Family Communication & Care • Communicate with parents about schedules, events, needs, and special activities. • Help families know what to expect when their children participate in King’s Kids. • Respond to parent questions and direct more complex questions to the appropriate ministry leader. • Help create a welcoming experience for new families. • Send birthday cards to children in King’s Kids. • Look for opportunities to encourage and care for children and families. Systems & Process Improvement • Learn and evaluate the systems currently used to coordinate King’s Kids. • Look for ways to simplify volunteer scheduling and communication. • Identify recurring problems and develop practical solutions. • Keep volunteer, child, and classroom information organized and accessible. • Develop procedures that make Sunday preparation easier and more consistent. • Look for ways to improve the experience of children, parents, teachers, and volunteers. What Success Looks Like The right person will lead King’s Kids with vision and help it grow: a ministry that feels prepared, welcoming, safe, and Christ-centered, with a clear direction and a growing team behind it. They will make it easier for teachers and volunteers to serve well, help parents feel confident entrusting their children to the church, and help children grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ through the ministry of King’s Chapel. Most importantly, they will understand that the vision, schedules, supplies, classrooms, and communication all serve a greater purpose: helping the church faithfully disciple children and care for families, for the glory of God and the good of our neighbor. The King’s Kids Director will perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor in support of King’s Kids and the ministry of King’s Chapel.

About the Organization

King’s Chapel is a Reformed, evangelical, independent church in Longwood, Florida, committed to the authority of God’s Word and rooted in the historic Reformed tradition. We proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, seeking to make disciples who magnify Christ and multiply His kingdom. We exist to magnify Christ and multiply His Kingdom. We aim to be a church that is Gospel-Centered, Kingdom-Focused, Spirit-Empowered, and Community-Driven. Our motto is: For the GLORY of our Great God For the GOOD of our Neighbor.

Qualifications

Required: -Professing Christian who is a member of King’s Chapel, or willing to become one -Affirms King’s Chapel’s Statement of Faith -2+ years teaching or caring for children -Experience leading or scheduling volunteers -Passes a background check and completes child-protection training -Available Sundays and for special services -Comfortable with basic technology (email, calendars, scheduling tools) Preferred -Education or ministry background -Prior children’s ministry leadership -CPR/First Aid certified