Children's Ministry Director (Saratoga Congregation)

Description

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR (SARATOGA CONGREGATION)

REPORTS TO: CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PASTOR

RELATES CLOSELY WITH: CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM, SARATOGA STAFF

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME

SALARY RANGE: $50K-$75K EXEMPT

WestGate Church, a non-denominational, multi-congregational church situated in one of the most diverse and influential regions of the world—the Silicon Valley—is seeking an energetic, skilled Children’s Ministry Director to develop and maintain an effective children’s program for the WestGate Saratoga Campus. This full-time role (Sunday - Thursday) may require occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays as well as evening hours.

Requirements

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate Jesus follower, actively learning and living the way of Jesus: loving God, neighbor, and one another.
• A deep passion for working with children and a genuine desire to see them grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially.
• Understanding of and alignment with WestGate's theology, vision, and values, using them as a filter for decisions.
• Embodiment of staff values: Holy, Humble, Hungry, (People-)Smart. 
• Exemplification of essential competencies: oversight, strategy, team leadership, self-leadership, chemistry, communication, execution, stewardship, formation, proficiency.  
• Commitment to continual growth: spiritual, personal, professional; invests in the growth of others. 
• Demonstrates strong chemistry, connecting well with people as a relational team player.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university plus two years related experience and/or training in children’s ministry, early education, elementary education, or a related field.
• Positive, professional, self-starter with excellent time management, balancing responsibilities while thriving in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and invest in team members' leadership and discipleship.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, handling situations with discretion, diplomacy, and tact. 
• Exhibits personal and professional discernment and discretion.  
• Superior communication skills: written and verbal.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and shepherd the Saratoga Children’s Ministry team, including all SA directors, SA coordinators, and SA serve teams.
• Recruit, build, equip, and schedule a strong team of serve team members.
• Continuously seek opportunities for the personal growth and development of team members.
• Maintain and improve the excellence of KidzTown programs, (including KidzCare) ensuring alignment with the Ministry Playbook.
• Collaborate with the Children’s Ministry Pastor and staff to innovate exciting ways to serve children and their families.
• Collaborate with the SA Children's ministry team to create fun and engaging events ( Walk with Jesus, KidzCamp ect.) for children to encounter Jesus.
• Oversee curriculum development and implementation.
• Disciple children and provide pastoral care to parents in partnership with the Children’s Ministry Pastor.
• Create safe, warm, and welcoming environments (online and in physical locations) for children and their families.
• Foster relationships through partnerships with parents and serve teams.
• Ensure proper training opportunities for all serve team members.
• Maintain data on service and event attendance as well as serve team participation.
• Oversee the Saratoga Children’s Ministry budget and expenditures.
• Lead departmental meetings and participate in church staff meetings.
• Participate in church-wide events, contributing gifts and talents in all areas of ministry as time permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS

Scale: (1) Low - (4) High

Motivational Leadership - “I lead through platform” - 2

Inspire action through platform leadership and motivational speaking

Strategic Leadership - “I lead through systems” - 2

Advance our mission through data, planning, execution, and reporting

Directional Leadership - “I lead through vision” - 5

Ensure progress by defining goals, key objectives and providing guidance

Relational Leadership - “I lead through connection” - 5

Foster growth and well-being through personalized connection and care

Team Leadership - “I lead through team” - 5

Build team by recruiting, training, scheduling, and celebrating contributors

BENEFITS (FULL-TIME)

• Paid vacation, holidays, medical and sick days
• Provide medical, dental, vision and mileage reimbursements
• Support for mental/emotional/spiritual/physical health through various partnerships
• Further educational learning opportunities (conferences, seminars, cohorts & seminary)
• Matching retirement savings benefit

LEGAL NOTICES - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for extended periods.
• Perform walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Navigate stairs.
• Demonstrate finger and hand dexterity for computer, instrument, and tool operation.
• Possess specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

LEGAL NOTICES - WORK CONDITIONS

• Operate in a professional office or church environment with standard equipment like computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephones.
• Lead in settings with various equipment, cables, stage lights, loud sounds, and visual stimuli.
• Work typically occurs Sunday-Thursday, with occasional Fridays, Saturdays, or evenings as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. Acceptance of this position constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.