Location: California,MO, USA
Address: 121 S White rd, San Jose, California 95127
Position Title: Children's Ministry Director
Position Type: Part Time
Description: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is a growing congregation in East San Jose and a member of LCMC: Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ. As a church, we seek to honor our Lutheran heritage and be attentive to the movement of the Holy Spirit as we care for, grow, and serve our community. The Childrens Ministry Director is a key member of our team at Gloria Dei and will have a strong collaborative nature and growing faith in Jesus. That growing faith will be the conduit in leading our children in ever-increasing love and worship of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Responsibilities
Schedule volunteer staffing for Sunday morning childcare (ages 0 4) Ensure background checks of volunteers are completed and up-to-date o Ensure nursery policy and procedures are up-to-date and implemented by volunteers
Help grow a Sunday morning Sunday school/ministry for children (ages 5 5th grade)
With the pastor, select engaging and theologically appropriate curriculum for children with a wide age range
Recruit volunteers to teach and support the ministry
Ensure background checks of teachers and volunteers
Offer a weekly kids club/ministry for children from local elementary schools to build relationships and develop our childrens ministry
Develop relationship with our preschool director to determine avenues of support and integration of our preschool Recruit new children into our church community
Help plan, implement, and participate in community-wide fellowship opportunities
Be a part of Gloria Deis outreach efforts to our local community
Knowledge, Skills, and Desired Characteristics: As a representative of Christ at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, our Childrens Ministry Director will:
Have a pastoral heart and a commitment to follow Jesus
Be a team player and team builder
Have high-energy and an entrepreneurial spirit
Have experience working with children and developing afterschool programs (preferred)
Have experience volunteering or working with young children in a ministry setting (preferred)
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