Vox Church
VoxKids Director Branford Full time
Vox Church, Branford, Connecticut, us, 06405
POSITION SUMMARY
Local VoxKids Directors develop and advance children’s ministry at their local Vox Church through ownership and execution of dynamic programming, discipleship of children/volunteers, leading volunteer teams, and investment in families. VoxKids exists to draw children to the wonder of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to partner with parents to lead children in a life of lasting faith.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom/Volunteer:
Tailor lessons and prepare lesson supplies for a dynamic Sunday VoxKids’ program. Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to execute Sunday mornings: effective teaching of the bible story and activities; discipleship of children; and classroom management that promotes a safe and inviting classroom environment. Maintain inventory of VoxKids classroom furniture, toys/books, and supplies, as well as merchandise and print material. Update and purchase items as needed. Support and equip volunteers by providing encouragement, resources, feedback, and demonstrations of appreciation. Visit classes for the purpose of evaluation and teacher support.
Safety/Security:
Implement campus specific protocols for the safety and security of children: check-in and check-out protocol, emergency and safety preparedness procedures, and security measures (creating barriers to ensure kids space is off limits to the general public). Ensure VoxKids policies and procedures are being implemented with fidelity. Continual assessment of your VoxKids ministry, develop and execute strategies to strengthen and grow the ministry.
Family Connection/Assimilation:
Develop, prepare, and execute family engagement touch points and new family connections/initiatives. Develop or connect parents to parenting or family community group opportunities. Plan and execute family milestone moments (child dedications and baptisms) and family events/gatherings.
Administrative:
Check and promptly respond to emails, voicemails, and mail received. Ensure thorough and efficient communication with parents regarding updates, curriculum details, and events via newsletters, emails and flyers, and social media. Maintain current records and databases for volunteer connections, contact information, background checks, and rosters. Maintain current records for family contact information. Communicate the needs of the childrens’ ministry to their respective managers and church leaders, as is appropriate. Develop and manage site specific VoxKids budget and expenses. Oversee and coordinate classroom repairs, updates and purchase of any supplies.
Local Site:
Attend Directional Team meetings, weekly check-in’s with Campus Pastors, weekly Staff meetings. Coordinate and recruit childcare for site specific events. Participate in the life and worship of Vox Church.
Central:
Partner with Central Kids Director to pilot ongoing new initiatives in programming, structure, branding, outreach, and team discipleship. Participate in ongoing VoxKids directional team meetings for spiritual, leadership, personal, and professional development. Help organize, recruit, and participate in Central VoxKids events (i.e. Revival Week, Regional Baptism, Christmas Tour, etc.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Positive/Energetic Flexible Spiritual maturity Strong Organizational and Leadership skills Servant Hearted Biblically Knowledgeable Excellent Communicator Engaging Teacher Self-Motivated - Seeks opportunities to grow professionally. A Proven Passion for Children’s Ministry Strong conflict management and public relation skills Calm under pressure in changing and/or emergency situations Coachable, teachable and flexible spirit Strong work-ethic Leadership experience University graduate, preferably with a complimentary major to enhance ministry to children PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requirements include ability to assist with Load in/Load out of Sunday morning essential equipment. Physically capable of sustained activity. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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Tailor lessons and prepare lesson supplies for a dynamic Sunday VoxKids’ program. Recruit, train, and equip volunteers to execute Sunday mornings: effective teaching of the bible story and activities; discipleship of children; and classroom management that promotes a safe and inviting classroom environment. Maintain inventory of VoxKids classroom furniture, toys/books, and supplies, as well as merchandise and print material. Update and purchase items as needed. Support and equip volunteers by providing encouragement, resources, feedback, and demonstrations of appreciation. Visit classes for the purpose of evaluation and teacher support.
Safety/Security:
Implement campus specific protocols for the safety and security of children: check-in and check-out protocol, emergency and safety preparedness procedures, and security measures (creating barriers to ensure kids space is off limits to the general public). Ensure VoxKids policies and procedures are being implemented with fidelity. Continual assessment of your VoxKids ministry, develop and execute strategies to strengthen and grow the ministry.
Family Connection/Assimilation:
Develop, prepare, and execute family engagement touch points and new family connections/initiatives. Develop or connect parents to parenting or family community group opportunities. Plan and execute family milestone moments (child dedications and baptisms) and family events/gatherings.
Administrative:
Check and promptly respond to emails, voicemails, and mail received. Ensure thorough and efficient communication with parents regarding updates, curriculum details, and events via newsletters, emails and flyers, and social media. Maintain current records and databases for volunteer connections, contact information, background checks, and rosters. Maintain current records for family contact information. Communicate the needs of the childrens’ ministry to their respective managers and church leaders, as is appropriate. Develop and manage site specific VoxKids budget and expenses. Oversee and coordinate classroom repairs, updates and purchase of any supplies.
Local Site:
Attend Directional Team meetings, weekly check-in’s with Campus Pastors, weekly Staff meetings. Coordinate and recruit childcare for site specific events. Participate in the life and worship of Vox Church.
Central:
Partner with Central Kids Director to pilot ongoing new initiatives in programming, structure, branding, outreach, and team discipleship. Participate in ongoing VoxKids directional team meetings for spiritual, leadership, personal, and professional development. Help organize, recruit, and participate in Central VoxKids events (i.e. Revival Week, Regional Baptism, Christmas Tour, etc.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Positive/Energetic Flexible Spiritual maturity Strong Organizational and Leadership skills Servant Hearted Biblically Knowledgeable Excellent Communicator Engaging Teacher Self-Motivated - Seeks opportunities to grow professionally. A Proven Passion for Children’s Ministry Strong conflict management and public relation skills Calm under pressure in changing and/or emergency situations Coachable, teachable and flexible spirit Strong work-ethic Leadership experience University graduate, preferably with a complimentary major to enhance ministry to children PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requirements include ability to assist with Load in/Load out of Sunday morning essential equipment. Physically capable of sustained activity. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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