Children’s Ministry Director
Position Type: Full Time (40 hrs)
Reports to: Next Gen Pastor / Lead Pastor (as applicable)
Church Size: 500 +
Salary: Competitive salary to be determined based experience, qualifications, and ministry background.
About Anthem Chapel
Anthem Chapel is a church plant in Goleta, California that started in 2018. Our vision is to proclaim the name of Jesus, so that all would look to Him and be saved. We have a desire to learn how to love and live like Jesus. We are a people that have experienced an allegiance shift. Our declaration is: Jesus is our Anthem! Our strategy to accomplish our vision is through our 4 mission statements. Love God. Experience Community. Answer God’s Call. Become Difference Makers!
Position Summary
The Kids Ministry Director provides vision, leadership, and oversight for all children's ministry programming from birth through 6th grade. This individual is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and Christ-centered environment where children can grow in their faith, families are supported, and volunteers are equipped to serve effectively. The Kids Ministry Director works closely with church leadership to align children's ministry with the overall mission, values, and vision of the church.
Key ResponsibilitiesMinistry Leadership & Vision
- Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and strategy for ministry to children from birth through 6th grade.
- Create age-appropriate environments and experiences that help children know, love, and follow Jesus.
- Ensure ministry programming aligns with the church's mission, theology, and discipleship goals.
- Evaluate and improve ministry effectiveness through regular assessment and feedback.
- Thinking both globally regarding the whole church and narrowly within specific departments.
Weekend & Midweek Programming
- Oversee all children's ministry environments, classes, and events.
- Plan and coordinate curriculum selection and implementation.
- Oversee all scheduling of rotating team of kids ministry teachers for Anthem weekend services.
- Ensure engaging, safe, and spiritually impactful experiences for every age group.
- Manage classroom structures, schedules, supplies, and ministry resources.
- Coordinate special events such as WinShape, camps, family events, holiday programs, and outreach opportunities.
- Manage family milestone celebrations like baptisms, birthdays and child dedications.
Volunteer Leadership & Development
- Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteer leaders and team members.
- Build a healthy volunteer culture focused on spiritual growth, excellence, and teamwork.
- Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, and appreciation for volunteers.
- Identify and develop new leaders within the ministry.
- Remain current in children's ministry and small group best practices, ministry trends, and curriculum options.
Family Ministry
- Partner with parents as the primary spiritual influencers in their children's lives.
- Provide resources, communication, and support that encourage faith development at home.
- Build meaningful relationships with families and serve as a trusted ministry resource.
- Develop opportunities for family engagement and discipleship.
Safety & Administration
- Maintain and enforce all child protection, security, and check-in procedures.
- Ensure compliance with background checks and volunteer screening processes and Ministry Safe videos.
- Develop policies and procedures that promote a safe and welcoming environment.
- Maintain accurate records, attendance tracking, and volunteer databases.
- Manage and maintain an annual budget for kids ministry including large scale outreaches, fall outreach and summer family events.
Staff Collaboration
- Collaborate with pastoral staff and ministry leaders to support the overall mission of the church.
- Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and church-wide initiatives.
- Assist in creating a culture of unity and excellence across all ministries.
- Participate in all church events like Easter, Christmas events, and youth conferences as part of the larger Anthem staff team.
Work Environment & Ministry Expectations
- Light to medium physical work in a professional office environment.
- Maintain an agreed-upon work schedule in coordination with your direct supervisor.
- Recognize that effective ministry and care for the congregation cannot always be confined to a traditional workweek.
- Demonstrate a willingness to serve sacrificially as ministry needs arise, understanding that opportunities for ministry may occur beyond regular office hours.
- Be available for occasional evening, weekend, and holiday ministry responsibilities.
- Participate in occasional local, domestic, and international travel as required for ministry, conferences, training, or mission opportunities.
QualificationsSpiritual Qualifications
- A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Demonstrates spiritual maturity, integrity, and a heart for children and families.
- Supports and models the beliefs, values, and mission of the church.
- Active participant in the life of the church.
Professional Qualifications
- Experience leading children's ministry, education, or related programs.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Experience working with children from birth through elementary age is preferred.
Personal Characteristics
- Passion for helping children discover and grow in their faith.
- Relational, approachable, and encouraging leadership style.
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable.
- Team-oriented with a servant-leadership mindset.
- Strong computing skills; spreadsheets, word processing, calendaring, email, task management skills. Understands how to use and implement technology
- Teachable and humble
- Spectacular problem-solving, attention to detail, and research abilities
Compensation
- $55-$65k/year DOE
- Blue Shield Gold Health Care
- (Anthem contribution 80% of premium/Employee pre-tax contribution 20%)
- 403 (b) Matched to 5% of Gross
- Licensed Christian Worker (Housing Allowance Tax Exemption)
To Apply
If you are passionate about helping children know and follow Jesus and believe God may be calling you to serve at Anthem Chapel, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email the following to
- Resume
- Cover letter - In your cover letter, please also briefly answer the following:
How did you come to faith in Jesus Christ?
Why are you interested in serving at Anthem Chapel?
Describe your experience working with children and leading volunteers.
What excites you most about children's ministry?
- 3 professional or ministry references
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. At times, employee specific duties may be assigned which do not appear in this job description.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
