Kidtown Director - Midtown St. James

Vision – Kidtown is a gospel-centered, faith-forming ministry that partners with families to disciple children (birth-fifth grade) to be lifelong followers of Jesus. General Description – St. James Kidtown Director works in partnership with the congregation’s leadership to develop and implement a children’s ministry that ministers to both the children and families of St. James. Principally, the Kidtown Director is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and leadership of the Kidtown ministry and developing the relational environment of families through engagement in the community of St.

James. A central function of this role is the recruiting and leading of a team of volunteers who help our children to experience the love of God expressed to through prayer, Scripture, play, and loving adults. This role is more akin to a school principal than a teacher; as such, a good fit will be someone who thrives in leading a team and creating an environment and systems for volunteers and families to thrive in.

• Create & Lead the Kidtown Ministry es
• Develop interdependence with congregational leadership and key volunteers in continual development and growth of Kidtown.
• Manage the resources available to Kidtown: define needs, make purchases, maintain resources, etc.
• Sets and maintains work schedule and time management based on job responsibilities.
• With the help of congregational leadership, implement a curriculum for Kidtown.
• Plan and prepare curriculum implementation weekly, and lead Kidtown on Sunday mornings.
• Plan and execute Kidtown events that support the congregational ministry plan.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Develop the Structure for Identifying, Recruiting, & Mobilizing Kidtown Volunteers
• Create an organizational volunteer structure required to create a safe and loving Kidtown environment each week.
• Is actively and intentionally developing volunteers to catch the vision of Kidtown and consistent leadership in ministering to children and families.
• Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers & paid assistants (if applicable) for St. James.
• Develop & maintain Kidtown Volunteer handbook and Safety handbook.
• Pray with, recast vision, and encourage Kidtown volunteers weekly before Kidtown.

• Recruits, assembles, and builds a core Kidtown committee of volunteers to assist and support the Kidtown ministry.
• Networks and relationally engages new families and parents on Sundays.
• Manage ongoing communication with Kidtown families, volunteers, and congregation.
• Regularly share stories of celebration from the Kidtown ministry with the congregation.

• Co-labors with congregational leadership to create a Kidtown ministry that aligns with the vision & values of the congregation.
• Collaborates with other Midtown Kidtown directors to learn best practices & problem-solve issues.
• Attends St. James weekly staff meetings.
• Participates in the life and community of Midtown Fellowship as a member of the church body.