Children's Ministry Leader

Children’s Ministry Leader Position Description

College Street Congregational Church

Part-time position, averaging 10 hours per week

At College Street Congregational Church we seek to introduce and to nurture children

in the love of Jesus Christ through kindness, acceptance, discovery and joy. We are

seeking a leader for our programs for young children (from infancy to 5th grade),

collaborating with parents, other staff, and our pastor.

The Children’s Ministry Leader provides strategic direction for both education and

activities for children and their families in the church community.

The Children’s Ministry Leader duties are as follows:

• Treats all children with kindness and respect while maintaining a structured

environment in which they know that they are loved and that they are safe

• Selects and organizes a UCC compatible curriculum through which children can

learn and experience that they are loved and that they have been given the gift of

loving others

• Recruits, trains and coordinates schedules for Sunday School teachers (K-5)
• Plans, develops and provides a monthly party or event for the children
• Recruits Nursery volunteers and coordinates the schedules of staff and

substitutes for in-person services

• Maintains the Children’s Corner of the church with materials and activities;

refreshes supplies as needed

• Plans, coordinates and attends the annual intergenerational Peace Camp, an

opportunity for all ages to participate in a week-long spiritual even co-hosted

with First Congregational Church

• Maintains good communication; collaborates with parents, volunteers, staff,

pastor and the congregation at large through conversations, meetings and written

reports

• Plans and coordinates annual events along with the Youth Ministry Leader and

the Faith Formation Ministry Team

• Submits News from the Pews (NFTP) and Banner articles as necessary
• Attends quarterly Faith Formation (FF) Ministry Team meetings
• Creates and provides activities for children and families to use during church

service throughout the summer months when there is no church school

• Maintains church school designated spaces and coordinates shared spaces with

HeadStart as needed

• Supports special opportunities and projects as needed

Skills Needed

The Children’s Ministry Leader should have strong communication skills, creative

coordination skills and flexibility to fill in and help as needed. A background in

children’s education with church experience would be ideal but not required. Associates

or bachelor's degree and experience with the United Church of Christ preferred. The

Children's Ministry Leader plays an integral role with the Youth Ministry Leader based

at First Congregational Church and the leadership team of the College Street

Congregational Church. The work of the Children’s Ministry Leader is guided by the

Faith Formation team. This position is supervised by the pastor of College Street

Congregational Church.

How to Apply

This position is open to both church congregants and interested candidates outside the

church community.

Please send your cover letter, resume and questions to Karen Stewart, Chair, Faith

Formation Ministry Team, karenstewart802@gmail.com