Director of Children's & Family Ministries; Westheights Community Church

Director of Children’s & Family Ministries

West heights Community Church - Kitchener ONWestheights Community Church is a vibrant, progressive community church located in the westside of the City of Kitchener. The church was planted in the late 1970’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 West heights story has been one of growth and innovation as the congregation strives to be acontemporary Anabaptist expression of the Kingdom of God in Kitchener-Waterloo.

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 andat 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

1. Weekly Programminga. Plan and lead creative, Jesus-centred weekly Sunday morning programs for

b. 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.

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

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

e. Coordinate volunteer leaders, classroom setup, and cleanup to ensure smoothweekly operations.

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

g. Develop and implement a multi-year vision for children’s ministry that aligns withthe church’s overall mission and priorities, and implement programming tosupport this vision.

h. Evaluate and adapt programs based on attendance, feedback, and spiritualimpact.

2. Partnering with Parentsa. 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.

b. Communicate clearly and consistently with parents through regular emails and

other appropriate channels, keeping them informed and engaged.

c. Provide practical resources and opportunities that equip parents to nurture faith

at home and through everyday life.

d. Offer guidance and support for families navigating challenges that impact

children (faith questions, anxiety, grief, family change), in partnership withpastoral staff when appropriate.

a. Build and support a healthy team of volunteers through encouragement, prayer,

and regular relational check-ins.

b. Recruit, equip, and mentor volunteers, helping them grow in confidence, skill, and

care for children and families.

c. Provide training and clear materials so volunteers are well-prepared and

supported in their roles.

d. Foster volunteer well-being through rhythms of appreciation, feedback, and

sustainable scheduling in collaboration with ministry leaders.

e. Work collaboratively with ministry leaders to develop volunteer schedules that are

realistic, sustainable, and attentive to the well‑being of volunteers.

4. Other:

a. Administer West heights Protection Plan with respect to the Children's Ministry.

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

stewardship.

c. Promote and encourage children and their families to participate in the life of

West heights Community Church outside of age specific programming.

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

church programs.

• Pastoral Heart: A desire to shepherd volunteers, moving beyond "task management" torelational care.
• Passion: A desire to see children and families encounter Jesus and grow as hisfollowers
• Effective communicator: strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability toprovide clear, informative and…