Kids Ministry Coordinator

KIDS MINISTRY COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION The Kids’ Ministry Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and organizing all aspects of the Kids’ Ministry at Hillside Chapel for children ages 0-11. This includes oversight of Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary Sunday School, along with any other kids’ ministry events and programming. The Kids’ Ministry Coordinator will also be responsible for organizing and discipling Kids’ Ministry volunteers and will work to equip parents for the discipleship of their children.

• Oversee Kids’ Ministries (Ages 0-11) and develop a team of equipped volunteers to disciple children
• Aid in the development and growth of Hillside Kids’ Ministries, including events and programming
• Work to equip parents for the discipleship of their children
• Budget & Purchasing:
  Assist with curriculum implementation by considering age appropriateness and theological alignment of material
• Manage the Kids’ Ministry budget
• Sunday Morning Service:
  Before and after service, ensure processes to set up and tear down Sunday school classroom requirements, ensuring all volunteers and teaching materials are in place
• Rotate serving in the Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary Sunday Schools as needed; actively attend church service and serve in a way that supplements volunteer needs
• Coordinate volunteer teachers for Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary Sunday Schools each Sunday
• Recruit and schedule volunteers for Kids’ Ministry
• Ensure coverage with volunteer workers for Kids’ Ministry activities and events requiring childcare
• Equip and care for Kids’ Ministry volunteers: train team members with classroom management skills and teaching competencies; check in on their spiritual health and ensure no one is overextending themselves
• Policy Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with child protection policies, periodic training, and background checks; keep families and volunteers up to date on policy requirements

• Required:
  • A follower of Jesus who serves as an example to children in the church and demonstrates an understanding of how the gospel transforms the lives of children and ministry volunteers
  • Creative team leader and competent communicator with adults and children
  • Experience leading and working within a team
  • Willing to become a member of Hillside Chapel and aligns with the beliefs and theology of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
  • Able to consistently attend most Sunday church services
  • Competent with technology
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree and/or some Biblical/Theological training in Christian education
  • Experience overseeing a budget
  • 1-3 years’ experience in children's ministry or classroom teaching

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.