VoxKids Assistant Director - Branford - Part Time

Position Summary

Local Vox Kids Directors are tasked to develop and sustain a successful children’s ministry through dynamic programming and discipleship of children, excellent training and discipleship of volunteers, and investment in families. Vox Kids 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 through intentional community.

Ephesians 4:12 - Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Sunday Execution:

A. Classroom/Volunteer:

Tailor lessons and prepare lesson supplies for a dynamic Sunday Vox Kids’ 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 Vox Kids 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.

B. 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 Vox Kids policies and procedures are being implemented with fidelity.

Continual assessment of your Vox Kids ministry, develop and execute strategies to strengthen and grow the ministry

C. Family Connection –

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 develop opportunities for kids and families to serve the community or church.

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.

Communicates the needs of the children’s program to other staff and church leaders as appropriate.

Develop and manage site specific Vox Kids budget and expenses.

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

Local Site

Attends Directional Team meetings, weekly check-in’s 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 Local Director meetings for spiritual, leadership, personal, and professional development.

Help organize, recruit, and participate in Central Vox Kids events (i.e. VBS, Worship Nights, Christmas, etc.)

Be available to disciple parents and children in Baptism and Child Dedication events.

Participate in central curriculum committee meetings and brainstorm supplemental content to support families.

Other Information:

Reports to:

Branford Campus Pastor

Work Location:

In person at 131 Commercial Parkway, Branford, CT

Schedule:

The position is 10 hours per week, including Sundays

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Skills and Characteristics Required