The Grace Kids Director will be responsible for leading a growing ministry for nursery through 5th grade at the Olathe campus. This person must have strong leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
Department / Ministry Area
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Family Ministries Department / Grace Kids
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Reports To
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Grace Kids Director - Overland Park Campus
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Position Classification
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Ministry Director
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Time Commitment
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Full-time, exempt
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Campus Schedule
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Tuesday-Friday 8-5 and Sunday Services
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Responsibilities/Duties
- Demonstrates a great love for God and his people and for our children, parents and volunteers
- Build and empower a team of staff and high level volunteers that will impact the next generation
- Leadership development of the Grace Kids Olathe Campus volunteers
- Enthusiastically committed to drawing children in the church and the community to Jesus Christ
- Ensure consistent and effective communication to volunteers and parents
- Ensure Grace Kids stays relevant to its culture
- Execute the vision for a vibrant and growing Grace Kids experience
- Create and manage annual Ministry Plan and Budget for Grace Kids Olathe Campus
- Manage policies and practices that ensure the safety of children in our care
- Help coordinate seamless transition of children from Grace Kids to Grace Students
- Oversee and build a team for the baptism process
- Equip and empower parents to be the primary discipler of their children
- Work with other departments as needed to accomplish churchwide goals
- Teach in Kids Worship or a classroom as needed
- Participate in the creation and implementation of Grace Church SBO and SBO JR
- Oversee the scheduling process for the Grace Kids Olathe Campus
- Assist in other areas of Grace Kids when needed
Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Children’s Ministry leadership experience at a large church, multi-site preferred
- Outstanding communication, organizational and teambuilding skills
Expectations
- Accept and support the Grace Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Values as listed on the church website
- Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
- Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
- Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
- Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
- Communicate and present information to others in a clear, complete and concise way, leading with ease
- Have a good sense of humor and ability to have fun while working hard as part of a team
- Anticipate needs by understanding the expectations, previous history and potential outcomes
- Proficient in developing and maintaining effective relationships
- Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and high morale in difficult and stressful circumstances
- Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, integrity
- Maintain a positive attitude while being mission driven