Children's Pastor/Director

Campus: Roanoke | Department: Children’s Ministry | Status: Exempt, Full‑Time | Supervisory Role: Yes | Updated: 9/3/2026

About the Role

Coordinate and oversee planning and be involved in the execution of exciting and dynamic age‑appropriate worship experiences every weekend (including worship and music, video, teaching, games, and other creative elements).

Responsibilities

• Communicate consistently with parents, keeping them informed of ongoing activities and providing tools for spiritual leadership; help build a strong partnership between church and family.
• Coordinate and oversee administering the comprehensive standards, curricula, and programming elements from Central Kids Min, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with the church’s overall vision.
• Encourage, coach, teach, and provide insightful, critical feedback to Children’s Team members to improve outreach to children and families.
• Supervise and serve as a servant leader in Children’s Programming, working alongside staff and volunteers in programming and events.
• Lead, plan, and run summer camp for the Roanoke campus and assist with other campuses’ camp weeks as needed.
• Attend ministerial staff meetings weekly, lead Children’s Ministry Team meetings, and participate in other staff meetings as required.
• Lead children’s staff in planning dynamic, age‑appropriate events, including budgeting and forecasting; evaluate events post‑mortem and document improvements for future planning.
• Oversee and collaborate with team members to prioritize spending within the Children’s budget.
• Supervise team members, providing ongoing feedback and documentation as needed.
• Approve timecards and PTO when applicable.
• Uphold Compass Church’s mission, core values, and the 12 staff commandments.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Children’s Ministry (infant through 5th grade preferred); prior supervision experience required; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills/Abilities: Effective written and verbal communication with diverse audiences; ability to lead staff in planning dynamic, age‑appropriate events, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; occasional lifting of up to 50 lb.
• Compass Staff Requirements: Servant’s heart for ministry, positive attitude, moral and spiritual integrity; full engagement in church ministry (including weekend attendance and tithing); demonstrated ministry readiness and capacity to represent Compass Church’s beliefs; collaborative “how can I help” culture with no task considered below a team member.

Schedule

Full‑Time. Regular office hours Monday – Thursday. Must be present at all weekend services.