Overview
The Children’s Ministry Associate oversees the operations of Bethany Kids classrooms and related environments so that elementary children and families might encounter Christ in transformative, age-appropriate ways.
Responsibilities
- Provide Leadership for Elementary Aged Programming
- Lead the logistical execution of the Sunday morning Elementary experience, ensuring classrooms, volunteers, and materials are fully prepared.
- Support CYFM Communication and Administrative Needs
- Collaborate with the Family Ministry team to develop care and follow-up processes for regular attendees, new visitors, and inactive families.
- Ensure that volunteers are aware of and compliant with Bethany’s safety policy.
- Partnering with the Children’s Ministry Director to coordinate communications and calendar for Children’s and Family Ministries events, ensuring timely communication for these events.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for ministry events, meetings, and classes.
- Support seasonal events and special projects in collaboration with CYFM Team
- Support the planning and execution of Summer Vacation Bible School (VBS), helping create a fun, safe, and spiritually engaging experience for kids and volunteers.
- Participate as a member of the Bethany North and Bethany Community Church Staff, and perform other duties as the situation arises/assigned by supervisor.
- Manage systems that sustain weekly ministry rhythms for the elementary classes, including scheduling, supply management and classroom readiness.
- Support volunteers through clear communication, preparation of resources, and on-the-ground coordination.
- Maintain organized, safe and welcoming ministry spaces that reflect the values and vision set by the Director and Family Team.
- Lead and execute monthly Tween Nights for 4th–5th graders, cultivating a fun, welcoming, and faith-forming environment.
Requirements
- Maintains a life of personal and spiritual development and accountability, demonstrating the virtues and qualities of a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
- Understanding and adherence to Bethany’s in our outward-facing messaging.
- A loyal team player who is committed to the religious mission, values, and vision of Bethany Community Church.
- Experience working with children in a variety of settings.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage details, logistics, and weekly systems with consistency.
- Ability to comfortably interact with children, parents, and volunteers in a one-on-one basis, in a small group teaching/facilitation role, and in a large group-teaching role.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and support a team-oriented ministry culture.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and able to provide transportation to and from church.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
