VoxKids Director - Branford - Full time
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POSITION SUMMARYLocal VoxKids Directors develop and advance childrens ministry at their local Vox Church through ownership and execution of dynamic programming, discipleship of children/volunteers, leading volunteer teams, and investment in families. VoxKids exists to draw children to the wonder of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to partner with parents to lead children in a life of lasting faith.Ephesians 4:12 - Their responsibility is to equip Gods people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Classroom/Volunteer:

Tailor lessons and prepare lesson supplies for a dynamic Sunday VoxKids program.

Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to execute Sunday mornings: effective teaching of the bible story and activities; discipleship of children; and classroom management that promotes a safe and inviting classroom environment.

Maintain inventory of VoxKids classroom furniture, toys/books, and supplies, as well as merchandise and print material. Update and purchase items as needed.

Support and equip volunteers by providing encouragement, resources, feedback, and demonstrations of appreciation.

Visit classes for the purpose of evaluation and teacher support.

Safety/Security:

Implement campus specific protocols for the safety and security of children: check-in and check-out protocol, emergency and safety preparedness procedures, and security measures (creating barriers to ensure kids space is off limits to the general public).

Ensure VoxKids policies and procedures are being implemented with fidelity.

Continual assessment of your VoxKids ministry, develop and execute strategies to strengthen and grow the ministry.

Family Connection/Assimilation:

Develop, prepare, and execute family engagement touch points and new family connections/initiatives.

Develop or connect parents to parenting or family community group opportunities.

Plan and execute family milestone moments (child dedications and baptisms) and family events/gatherings.

Administrative

Check and promptly respond to emails, voicemails, and mail received.

Ensure thorough and efficient communication with parents regarding updates, curriculum details, and events via newsletters, emails and flyers, and social media.

Maintain current records and databases for volunteer connections, contact information, background checks, and rosters.

Maintain current records for family contact information.

Communicate the needs of the childrens ministry to their respeictive mangers and church leaders, as is appropriate.

Develop and manage site specific VoxKids budget and expenses.

Oversees and coordinates classroom repairs, updates and purchase of any supplies.

Local Site

Attends Directional Team meetings, weekly check-ins with Campus Pastors, weekly Staff meetings.

Coordinates and recruits childcare for site specific events.

Participates in the life and worship of Vox Church.

Central

Partner with Central Kids Director to pilot ongoing new initiatives in programming, structure, branding, outreach, and team discipleship.

Participate in ongoing VoxKids directional team meetings for spiritual, leadership, personal, and professional development.

Help organize, recruit, and participate in Central VoxKids events (i.e. Revival Week, Regional Baptism, Christmas Tour, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)Skills and Characteristics Required

Positive/Energetic

Flexible

Spiritual maturity

Strong Organizational and Leadership skills

Servant Hearted

Biblically Knowledgeable

Excellent Communicator

Engaging Teacher

Self-Motivated - Seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

A Proven Passion for Childrens Ministry

Strong conflict management and public relation skills

Calm under pressure in changing and/or emergency situations

Competencies:

Live and be advancing in the 7 Golden Habits

A vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus

Understand & embody the Vox Church Distinctives

Skilled at recruiting and networking

Able to lead and manage a team

Physically capable of sustained activity.

Coachable, teachable and flexible spirit

Strong work-ethic

Leadership experience

University graduate, preferably with a complimentary major to enhance ministry to children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Position requirements include ability to assist with Load in/Load out of Sunday morning essential equipment.

Physically capable of sustained activity.

NOTEThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.