Director of Children’s & Family Ministries Job Kitchener area,Ontario Canada,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Westheights Community Church - Kitchener ON

Westheights Community Church is a vibrant, progressive community church located in the west side of the City of Kitchener. The church was planted in the late 197’s when a group of people with a desire to reach out to a rapidly growing area of the city began meeting. Since then, the Westheights story has been one of growth and innovation as the congregation strives to be a contemporary Anabaptist expression of the Kingdom of God in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Position

Summary

The Director of Children’s & Family Ministries helps children and families grow in faith by creating welcoming, safe, and meaningful experiences. This role supports and trains volunteers, works closely with parents, and leads ministries that connect faith to everyday life at church and at home.

Role Type: Part-Time (30 hours/week)

Schedule: To be determined. Includes availability for Team Meeting (Tuesday 12-1:30pm) with availability for occasional evening meetings.

Sunday Requirement: 9:00am-1:00pm

Key Responsibilities Weekly Programming

Plan and lead creative, Jesus-centred weekly Sunday morning programs for children ages 0–Grade 5.

Select and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that reflects the church’s values and vision. Regularly review and evaluate curriculum for effectiveness, alignment with values, and developmental appropriateness.

Oversee engaging activities and lessons that nurture children’s spiritual growth and encourage participation in worship.

Ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment through effective classroom management, check-in/check-out procedures, and emergency preparedness.

Coordinate volunteer leaders, classroom setup, and cleanup to ensure smooth weekly operations.

Model and encourage faith formation through interactive teaching, relationship-building, and hands-on learning experiences.

Develop and implement a multi-year vision for children’s ministry that aligns with the church’s overall mission and priorities, and implement programming to support this vision.

Evaluate and adapt programs based on attendance, feedback, and spiritual impact.

Partnering with Parents

Foster a culture where parents are seen and supported as the primary influence in their children’s faith, working alongside the church as trusted partners.

Communicate clearly and consistently with parents through regular emails and other appropriate channels, keeping them informed and engaged.

Provide practical resources and opportunities that equip parents to nurture faith at home and through everyday life.

Offer guidance and support for families navigating challenges that impact children (faith questions, anxiety, grief, family change), in partnership with pastoral staff when appropriate.

Team Development & Volunteer Care

Build and support a healthy team of volunteers through encouragement, prayer, and regular relational check-ins.

Recruit, equip, and mentor volunteers, helping them grow in confidence, skill, and care for children and families.

Provide training and clear materials so volunteers are well-prepared and supported in their roles.

Foster volunteer well-being through rhythms of appreciation, feedback, and sustainable scheduling in collaboration with ministry leaders.

Work collaboratively with ministry leaders to develop volunteer schedules that are realistic, sustainable, and attentive to the well-being of volunteers.

Other:

Administer Westheights Protection Plan with respect to the Children's Ministry.

Provide financial oversight of ministry budgets that is marked by integrity and stewardship.

Promote and encourage children and their families to participate in the life of Westheights Community Church outside of age specific programming.

Participate in leadership meetings to coordinate children’s ministry with other church programs.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

Pastoral Heart: A desire to shepherd volunteers, moving beyond "task management" to relational care.
Passion: A desire to see children and families encounter Jesus and grow as his followers.
Effective communicator: strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to provide clear, informative and inspirational messaging to…