Youth Leader​/Preschool Teacher Davis Memorial Christian Church

Church Name:
Davis Memorial Christian Church
Address: 1500 W. Franklin
City:
Taylorville
State:
Illinois
Zipcode: 62568
Average Attendance: 100
Church Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
Full Name:
Dennis Metsker
Phone:
Email:
Position

Description:

Davis Memorial Christian Church

Our Mission:
To live as Disciples and lead others to Jesus Christ.

1500 West Franklin

Seeking:
Youth Leader / Preschool Teacher

Davis Memorial Christian Church is seeking a passionate, energetic, and spiritually mature leader to fill a dual role as Youth Pastor and Preschool Teacher. This person will be responsible

for nurturing the faith of young children through developmentally appropriate education, biblical teaching, and fellowship opportunities for middle and high school students while also providing pastoral leadership.

Report to:
Senior Pastor / Director of Education

• Curriculum and Instruction:
  Develop and implement a Christ-centered, biblically guided curriculum for 3 – 5 year olds, focusing on academic and spiritual growth (e.g., Bible stories, letter/number recognition, social skills).
• Child Development:
  Observe, evaluate, and support the emotional, social, academic and spiritual needs of each child.
• Classroom Management:
  Establish a safe, clean, loving, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Safety/Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with state licensing, health and safety regulations, including CPR/First Aid certification.
• Parent/Guardian Communication:
  Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians through weekly newsletters and periodic academic updates.

• Ministry Development:
  Oversee and develop all aspects of youth ministry including weekly meetings, Sunday school and special events.
• Teaching and Discipleship:
  Regularly teach the Bible with conviction and compassion, mentoring students to develop a lifelong understanding of faith in Christ.
• Volunteer Leadership:
  Recruit, train, and shepherd a team of volunteers for youth activities.
• Pastoral Care:
  Provide care, support, and counseling to students and their families.
• Outreach:
  Build relationships with students, engaging with them through school visits and community activities.

• Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside church staff to integrate child/youth activities into the broader church calendar.
• Safety Training:
  Manage volunteer background checks and child-abuse prevention training for all ministry areas.

• Faith and Character: A committed Christian with a personal, growing, relationship with Jesus Christ, modeling biblical leadership (1 Timothy 3: 1‑13; Titus 1: 5‑9).
• Education:
  
  Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred but not required. Youth Ministry, Theology, or related field also preferred but not required.
• Experience:
  
  One to two years proven experience in both youth ministry (6‑12 grade), and classroom management or early childhood education.
• Skills:
  
  Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills; ability to teach and mentor diverse age groups.
• Compliance:
  Ability to pass a thorough background check.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crawl to interact with young children.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Please email your resume to  or send to:
Davis Memorial Christian Church
1500 W. Franklin St.
Taylorville, IL 62568