Pastor of Children’s Ministries – Brookside Campus

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree preferred (education or ministry related degree) 
• Children’s ministries or child development experience (five years preferred)
• Possess and model integrity of heart and skillful hands
• Embrace Christ Community’s doctrine, mission, and philosophy
• Highly relational personality in both one-on-one and larger group contexts
• Able to lead individuals, paid and volunteer teams, and communicate effectively
• Experience in multiplying the work of the ministry in and through an adult volunteer team 
• Theological depth that can be translated to the wide variety of children’s ministries audiences
• Able to teach the Bible with clarity, creativity, and conviction to children of all ages
• Able to explain the theological rationale for children’s ministries programs, curriculum, and values to parents and other adults within the church
• Desire to minister to the whole church and the whole family, not just the children
• Well-rounded personal skill set which values not only the programmatic elements of children’s ministries, but also the administrative and organizational components of a successful ministry team
• Flexibility and enthusiasm needed to be a part of a developing multi-site and intergenerational church context

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight and leadership to all aspects of the children’s ministries
• Teach the Bible with clarity, creativity, and conviction in age appropriate ways
• Shepherd children, parents, and families to actively engage in their faith journey
• Work with various campus teams to develop and implement programs, events, or opportunities for children which offer intergenerational opportunities for children and their families
• Create and develop pathways to disciple, train, equip, and empower parents to be the primary spiritual leaders of the children in their home
• Create an atmosphere and ethos in children’s ministries which is contagious, infectious, and leads to opportunities for discipleship and spiritual formation
• Recruit, train, equip and develop children’s ministries volunteers to be shepherds of the children and/or families within the ministry
• Supervise Children’s Ministries staff
• Supervise Childcare Coordinator

As a member of the Christ Community Pastoral Team:

• Provide pastoral duties as needed.
• Support and promote the mission, constitution and bylaws of Christ Community
• Hold true to the theology and beliefs outlined in the EFCA Statement of Faith
• Participate in staff prayer and planning meetings
• Be accountable in the use of time and diligent in carrying out established administrative processes 
• Be accountable to the financial parameters established in the annual budget process
• Seek, over time, licensing (credentialing) with the Evangelical Free Church of America
• Successfully complete the adult formation training program of the church (Church for Monday)
• Be actively involved in a community group for the purpose of personal spiritual growth and accountability

Early Childhood Coordinator – Olathe Campus

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills
• Team player, flexible
• A member of Christ Community Church
• Complete leadership training programs of Christ Community Church
• Exemplify a growing faith in God
• Great organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and education
• Maintain positive attitude and support Olathe Staff and CM Pastor in all areas and decisions
• Embrace Christ Community’s doctrine, mission and philosophy

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sunday Morning Hourly Supervisor

• Greet children and families
• Connect with and shepherd volunteers, specifically in the Early Childhood department 
• Observe classes
• Oversee or assist during one service per Sunday
• Communicate needs and observations to supervisor
• Develop a positive working relationship with other CM leaders and Olathe Staff

Weekly 

• Review and prepare lessons and supplies for classrooms
• Connect with early childhood volunteers to provide lesson and oversight
• Prepare, organize, and clean classrooms 
• Participate in weekly children’s ministry planning meeting
• Attend campus staff meeting
• Help to keep resource room organized

Children’s Ministries Special Events & Training

• Direct support to Pastor of Children’s Ministries for Vacation Bible School
• Participate in ongoing children’s ministry training
• Assist in planning and execution of family or children’s classes or  events
• Assist in planning and execution of volunteer appreciation events
• Assist with child dedication process and events

Part-time Ministry Assistant – Shawnee Campus

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Good communicator, both written and verbally
• Flexible yet assertive
• Attentive to detail and follow through, organized
• Proficient in computer applications
• Team player attitude
• Love for Jesus and His church
• Possess and model integrity of heart and skillful hands
• Embrace Christ Community’s doctrine, mission, and philosophy
• Embrace Christ Community staff’s cultural habits: 
  • We expect God.
  • We stay yoked.
  • We take the mission seriously, not ourselves.
  • We remember names.
  • We are better together. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaison between campus and Multisite teams

• Church database entry and reporting
• Purchasing for the campus 
• Printing – coordinate with communications team

Logistical Support and Project Management 

• Communication/Scheduling/Office
  • Content collection for broadcast communications
  • Proofread campus specific communication
  • Maintain campus calendar 
  • Coordinate with facilities 
  • Oversee campus office inventory and supplies
  • Track attendance
  • Prepare slides for Sunday morning as needed
• Guest Services/Hospitality
  • Maintain Welcome Center appearance as needed
  • Hospitality team assistance
  • Oversee campus kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
  • Weekly guest emails and follow-up
  • Assist with welcome events (e.g. newcomer coffee, membership class)
• Community Groups
  •  Administrative support as needed
• Special Events and Programs
  • Assist with coordination and administration (e.g. as volunteer appreciation, Christmas Eve, and other special services)

General

• Assist with general administrative tasks
• Participate in team meetings

Part-time Ministry Assistant – Olathe Campus

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Good communicator, both written and verbally
• Flexible yet assertive
• Attentive to detail and follow through, organized
• Proficient in computer applications
• Team player attitude
• Love for Jesus and His church
• Possess and model integrity of heart and skillful hands
• Embrace Christ Community’s doctrine, mission, and philosophy
• Embrace Christ Community staff’s cultural habits: 
  • We expect God.
  • We stay yoked.
  • We take the mission seriously, not ourselves.
  • We remember names.
  • We are better together. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaison between campus and Multisite teams

• Church database entry and reporting
• Purchasing for the campus 
• Printing – coordinate with communications team

Logistical Support and Project Management 

• Communication/Scheduling/Office
  • Content collection for broadcast communications
  • Proofread campus specific communication
  • Maintain campus calendar 
  • Coordinate with facilities 
  • Oversee campus office inventory and supplies
  • Track attendance
  • Prepare slides for Sunday morning as needed
• Guest Services/Hospitality
  • Maintain Welcome Center appearance as needed
  • Hospitality team assistance
  • Oversee campus kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
  • Weekly guest emails and follow-up
  • Assist with welcome events (e.g. newcomer coffee, membership class)
• Community Groups
  •  Administrative support as needed
• Special Events and Programs
  • Assist with coordination and administration (e.g. as volunteer appreciation, Christmas Eve, and other special services)

General

• Assist with general administrative tasks
• Participate in team meetings

Childcare Coordinator – Leawood or Olathe Campus

POSITION PURPOSE

• Oversee and direct childcare for Women’s Ministries (MOPS and Bible studies), midweek programming, and special events, such as VBS, at the campus
• Minister to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of children ages, birth – kindergarten, while their mothers are participating in various activities
• Show caring concern to the parents for their children. Communicate program policies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively
• Flexibility and grace in an ever-changing ministry environment
• Willingness to adjust schedule and work as needed
• Member of Christ Community Church preferred
• Exemplify a growing faith in God
• Excellent leadership and attention to detail, organizational skills
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, children, and parents
• Encourage team members
• Embrace Christ Community’s doctrine, mission and philosophy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit volunteers, substitutes, and paid workers to assure established adult:child ratios and to accommodate comfort level of children and workers
• Make recommendations for hire to Human Resources (HR)
• Coordinate training opportunities with Pastor of Children’s Ministries
• Supervise and schedule workers
  • Maintain a current list of contact information and classroom assignments
  • Maintain accurate time records and communicate effectively with HR
  •  Navigate last minute changes such as worker absences, programming changes (snow days, etc.) or change in rosters
  •  Provide a positive and caring work environment
  • Conduct yearly performance reviews for each childcare worker
• Identify, implement, create or modify curriculum and programming needs:
  • Determine schedule (coordinate space and playground schedule with other campus ministries)
  • Create rosters
  • Schedule rooms with facilities
  •  Assign teachers to specific age-level classrooms
  • Create groups and check in events in My Christ Community
• Communicate classroom needs to ensure adequate supplies, resources, and equipment
• Implement policies and procedures in Children’s Ministries, MOPS, and

Children’s Ministries Childcare Workers –
Brookside, Leawood, Olathe & Shawnee Campuses

POSITION PURPOSE

• Care for children while their parents/guardians are participating in various ministries:
  • Pay friendly attention to each child
  • Talk in pleasant tones
  • Play with children during free time
  • Give gentle care to crying children
  • Follow verbal or written instructions from parents/guardians
  • Take part in activities so children can learn by imitation
  • Encourage and praise children’s efforts
• Help children know God’s love by building a relationship with them 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver Bible lessons as scheduled by the Coordinator
• Communicate classroom needs to Coordinator to ensure adequate supplies, resources, and equipment 
• Arrive at the requested time each day
• Cooperate with other workers
• Follow all classroom guidelines as stated in the Policy and Procedures Handbook to guarantee that Christ Community’s established standard for child care is maintained

EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Attend required Teacher Orientation/Child Protection Training annually
• Good communication skills necessary to inspire others and communicate goals
• Flexibility in an ever-changing ministry environment
• Become acquainted with the developmental abilities of the children
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with other employees, children, and parents/guardians
• Support and promote the biblical teachings of Christ Community
• There are physical demands that include but are not limited to lifting, bending over, assisting children on the playground, sitting on the floor to interact with children, and rising quickly
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies or situations that could quickly escalate into an emergency
• Embrace Christ Community staff’s cultural habits:
  • We expect God.
  • We stay yoked.
  • We take the mission seriously, not ourselves.
  • We remember names.
  • We are better together.