Kids Director

About the role

The Kids Director is a strategic leader and disciple-maker who builds and leads a thriving Sunday ministry for kids (Birth–6th Grade).

This leader empowers volunteers and equips parents to be the primary spiritual influence in their child’s life. They partner with the NextGen Team to develop a holistic, gospel-centered discipleship experience that helps kids gather in worship, grow in groups, and go serve the world.

This role is more than programming—it’s about building a culture where kids encounter Jesus, families feel equipped, and volunteers are inspired to lead.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a strategic vision for Friends Kids that aligns with the mission and discipleship strategy of Friends Church.
• Build a healthy volunteer culture by recruiting, training, equipping, and celebrating servant leaders.
• Oversee weekend gatherings (Birth–6th Grade), ensuring excellence in curriculum, teaching, safety, worship, and experience.
• Oversee and plan the summer VBS, to reach kids and families in the surrounding community and to help kids activate their faith.
• Engage and Equip Parents
• - Develop intentional strategies and resources that inspire and equip parents to disciple their kids at home.
• - Build meaningful relationships with parents that offer support, encouragement, and spiritual guidance.
• - Work collaboratively with Students, Growth Groups and Main Campus
• - Participate and help plan church-wide events such as VBS, Baptisms, Child Dedications, Summer Dinner In The Park, Holiday Services and Special Sunday Services

Requirements

• A passionate follower of Jesus with a deep love for kids and families.
• A high energy, caring, relevant, visionary and passionate leader
• Collaborative, innovative, organized, and deeply relational.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, child development, or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a leadership role within a Kids or NextGen Ministry as a high capacity volunteer or staff.

Skills

• Strategic thinker
• Effective communicator
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work well with children and families
• Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, parental leave, and more.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement within a multi-campus church environment.
• Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented atmosphere where your contributions are valued and your leadership is empowered.

Pay

$28-$30 an hour

Schedule

Part time, 28 hours a week, non-exempt

Contact

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