Website First Baptist Church DeRidder
About:
Reports to: Pastor
Function: Responsible for the organization and implementation of a comprehensive ministry to children ages birth through sixth grade and their families.
Supervises: Weekday Preschool Director, paid and volunteer childcare workers, Children’s Summer Intern, and all outreach children ministries.
Responsibilities:
- Education
- Work with the Pastor to plan, coordinate, and evaluate a comprehensive children’s ministry, including the research and selection of teaching curriculum.
- Enlist and provide training for all preschool and children’s teachers.
- Conduct training for all paid workers and volunteers in the area of children’s ministry.
- Coordinate preschool and children’s groups regarding the use of program materials, equipment, supplies, and space.
- Ministry
- Recommend and implement new ministries deemed necessary to reach and disciple children and their families. Work with the Personnel Committee if this requires the hiring of additional personnel.
- Maintain and participate in active visitation and outreach ministry within your ministry area and assist in the visitation of the sick, hospital patients, and newcomers.
- Assist the Pastor in the area of counseling.
- Assist in baptisms and other elements of the worship services as directed by the Pastor.
- Work in coordination with the Children’s Ministry Committee
- Activities
- Plan and conduct year-round projects and activities for preschoolers and children and their families.
- Organize, plan and coordinate Vacation Bible School or similar summer outreach for children.
- Enlist and evaluate personnel under your area of supervision.
- Develop and implement a system of evaluations of paid employees under your supervision.
- Implement a system of evaluations for volunteers and teachers utilizing ministry leaders and department directors.
- Coordinate activities with other staff members, as needed.
- Prepare and administer an annual budget for the Children’s Ministry.
- Safety
- Develop and implement programs and written handbooks including, but not limited to, the following:
- Hygiene, safety and security of the children
- Policies for teachers, paid workers and volunteers
- Background checks of teachers, paid workers and volunteers
- Develop and implement programs and written handbooks including, but not limited to, the following:
- Maintain your ministry area website link.
- Work with denominational and interdenominational leaders in areas of mutual concern.
- Maintain a Christian spirit and attitude with everyone and assist other staff members as needed.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Pastor.