Director of Children’s Formation - York, PA

About the role

The Director of Children’s Formation at York Alliance Church is responsible for developing, implementing, and nurturing a vision for Children’s Formation that aligns with the church’s broader vision and discipleship pathway.

Responsibilities

• Work with the XPM to develop, lead, and consistently implement a vision for Children’s Formation that aligns with the vision of YAC and its discipleship/spiritual formation pathway.
• Establish and equip a core teaching team (during the school year and summer) to instruct children in God’s Word weekly on Sundays.
• Work with the XPM to select a biblically based curriculum.
• Support and provide leadership and vision for the midweek children’s formation program.
• Provide resources and guidance for Community Group Shepherds to engage children within their groups.
• Care for childcare needs for Sunday celebration gatherings and all special events.
• Coordinate and facilitate special events for Children’s Formation throughout the year (Retreats, Camps, etc.).
• Effectively communicate the status of Children’s Formation to all parents and the congregation.
• Manage children’s resources and ensure proper care of facility used by children.
• Ensure ongoing child safety through a program that includes background checks, safety policies, procedures, etc.
• Function as part of a staff team that has input and ownership into all facets of formation at YAC.
• Set the pace for the corresponding role at other campuses within the York Alliance Family of Churches.
• Vet resources.
• Aid in training church plant core team members prior to launch.
• Ongoing general support and collaboration within purview.
• Determine standards of accountability to formation processes, in concert with other applicable leadership (Campus Pastors, Elders, etc.).
• Develop an annual budget for Children’s Formation and manage spending accordingly.
• Engage regional interaction with groups or events relevant to Children’s Formation.
• Maintain a healthy balance between family life, work, and other responsibilities.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years experience working in Children’s Formation or as a teacher.
• Possess a passion for developing children into followers of Jesus.
• Strong leader with a dependable and timely work ethic.
• Possess strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage children and their parents.