Associate Director of Elementary Kids at Christ Presbyterian Church
Edina, Minnesota
About the job
CPC Vision
At CPC we want to be a people and a church open to how the Gospel moves.
Overview
The Associate Director of Elementary Kids is actively engaged in helping kids develop their
faith in Jesus by leading elementary aged kids on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, and for
all special programming. The Associate Director of Elementary Kids will be successful when
elementary programming is gospel-focused and growing in authentic ways, the individual is
building and fostering relationships with kids and their families, and student and adult leaders
are actively engaged in teaching and serving kids.
Primary Responsibilities
Elementary (K – 5th grade)
Plan and coordinate elementary programming
Implement the overall vision for the program into weekly programming
Work with the Kids team to determine curriculum and program development for the ministry year Prepare for Sunday morning & Wednesday night programming each week
Create engaging environments for large group and small group learning
Maintain and manage classroom inventories, cleaning, and safety protocols
Establish and develop relationships with families, and partner with parents in the spiritual development of their kids
Identify, equip, and empower new volunteer leaders to build a strong volunteer team
Provide resources for current leaders as they teach and lead in the classrooms
Manage volunteer scheduling for programs, weekend services, and special events
Coordinate training and leadership as needed, ensuring that policies and procedures are being followed by volunteers
Plan and facilitate special elementary events throughout the program year, including Second Grade Bible Workshop and other grade specific events
Overall Kids Program Support
Work with the Kids Ministries team to plan and facilitate special events, VBS, other camps, and Kids Christmas throughout the ministry season
Support the development and execution of programming for kids at Community@10
Work together with Director of Kids Ministries to create strategies for parent development and engagement that align with Kids Ministries’ goals and curriculum
Support the Director of Kids Ministries in developing and facilitating a parent network
Assist in the planning of parent and family initiatives
Work together with Kids team to facilitate communication efforts with families
Other Duties
Meet regularly with the Director of Kids Ministries for development, encouragement, feedback, and accountability
Actively participate in and attend weekly Kids Ministries team meetings
Work and communicate effectively with staff, congregation, visitors, and vendors
Attend CPC staff meetings and other staff events/retreats as determined by supervisor
Participate in various CPC programs, including weekend services, special services for holidays (Advent, Palm Sunday, etc.), and other leadership events
Minimum Requirements
Actively pursuing a relationship with Jesus Christ
Commitment to make CPC your home church and faith community
Alignment with CPC mission, values, and statement of faith and ECO Essential tenets
A working knowledge of Scripture and an active prayer life
Ability to engage kids and families in authentic, relational ways
Experience working with and leading kids
Effective communicator and teacher
Ability to recruit, train, and sustain a volunteer leadership team
Collaborative spirit and team player
Solid organizational, detail-oriented, and multi-tasking skills
Self-starter with a strong work ethic
Leadership experience, skills, and abilities
An eagerness to learn with a teachable and flexible spirit
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Preferred Requirements
BA/BS degree relevant to ministry work
Curriculum use and implementation
Experience working with Planning Center Online (PCO) Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended times
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and/or move 10-25 pounds
Ability to perform tasks involving keyboard and computer monitor, requiring ability to grasp and utilize finger dexterity and visual acuity
Position Reporting: Associate Director of Elementary reports to Director of Kids Ministries
Hours: This is a full-time (40 hours/week), year-round, salaried, and exempt position. The work
week is Sunday-Thursday, with Wednesday night programming during the academic year.
Application Details: To apply for the position, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Provide a cover letter and include a current resume outlining your experience and relevant qualifications.
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Organization Information
Address
Christ Presbyterian Church
6901 Normandale Rd
Edina, Minnesota 55435
Contact
Christ Presbyterian Church
952-920-8515
[email protected]
Website
www.cpcedina.org