Children’s Ministry Director

Location

Redwood City, CA - Church Campus

Type

Regular Full Time (40 hrs/52 wks yr)

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Peninsula Covenant Church is a growing, dynamic, community-focused church in Redwood City, CA.  The beautiful 16-acre campus serves as host to our worship gatherings, children and adult ministries, community center (including swim and fitness activities), preschool, after-school care, and summer programs and supports numerous partner ministries.  Healthy and successful team members are those who Seek Jesus First, are Humble, Stay Hungry, Extend Grace, and Prioritize Team.  We actively support a culture of collaboration, and kindness across our PCC teams.  Join us in our vision, as we exist to know Jesus deeply, follow Him faithfully, and guide the next generation to do the same.   Come experience what the community of PCC is all about!

VISION OF PCC
To empower generations to passionately follow Jesus one person at a time.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE
The Children’s Ministry Director nurtures the spiritual formation of PCC’s children (infants–5th grade) as we live out our mission to know Jesus deeply, follow Him faithfully, and guide the next generation to do the same. This leader will cultivate a culture of discipleship and belonging where kids encounter the gospel, grow in faith, develop meaningful relationships, and grow in leadership, knowing that forming leaders at every age is part of how we make disciples.

This role oversees Sunday and midweek ministry, volunteer development, and family partnership and community, all aligned with PCC’s discipleship pathway. In addition, this leader will help integrate the gospel into PCC’s community-facing programs (Summer Camp, After School Care, Community Center, PE+, and Preschool) so that children experience a consistent Christ-centered witness across all PCC environments.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Children’s Ministry Director will report to the Spiritual Formation Pastor and work closely with other ministry directors and pastors across PCC ministries. The Director will lead and mentor the Children’s Ministry Coordinator and part-time Children’s Ministry Associate, and will also work in partnership with parents and volunteers. 

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Spiritual Leadership & Ministry Development
    • Lead the Children’s Ministry program with a Christ-centered approach, ensuring biblical principles are incorporated into all activities and interactions.
    • Grow a culture of discipleship through relationships, helping children, families, volunteers and staff flourish in their faith.
    • Commitment to God-honoring professionalism, personal spiritual growth, and healthy lifestyle.
    • Model standards and expectations of church leaders within our fellowship, including worship attendance, small group participation, lifestyle of generosity, and serving out of call and giftedness
  • Program Leadership & Oversight
    • Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate Christian-education programs and curriculum that support children’s physical, emotional, social, and academic growth, align with PCC’s mission, and intentionally integrate PCC’s age-based spiritual milestones.
    • Nurture an equipping and team-based culture where volunteers, children, and staff are encouraged to explore, cultivate, and use their spiritual gifts within the community of faith here at PCC.
    • Help integrate the gospel into PCC’s community-facing programs (Summer Camp, After School Care, Community Center, PE+, and Preschool) so that children experience a consistent, Christ-centered witness across all PCC environments.
    • Actively integrate families into the larger church community, including collaboration with other ministry teams (e.g., Students, Groups, Gather, Serve, GO), offering a congruent path towards a life-long faith for families and children.
    • Ensure the safety of the children through compliance and championing of PCC’s Safe Church policies as well as identifying and utilization of best practice models. 
    • Provide coaching and direction to volunteers specific to children’s behavior concerns, communicating concerns with families, and development and implementation of behavior plans as necessary.. 
    • Set and manage the program’s budget and ensure financial stewardship aligns with organizational policies.
    • Set and lead effective marketing and communications plans.
    • Lead volunteer recruitment, retention, and training.
    • Prepare and administer the annual department budget.
PROFILE SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
  • A deep, personal relationship with Jesus and a commitment to living a biblically faithful life.
  • A familiarity with current children’s Christian education best practices and spiritual development.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to leadership.
  • Capacity to teach, mentor and disciple both children and adults.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrating Christ-like care and professionalism in connecting with children, families, and volunteers.
  • Experience in effective execution of a strategic plan at a tactical level. 
  • Able to create and manage a budget.
  • Maintains integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
  • Three years of successful experience leading children’s ministry programs and/or related activities. 
  • Minimum 1 year of supervisory and/or management experience. 
  • Maintain current certification of Adult and Child CPR and basic First Aid
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to physically engage, including kneeling and playing, with children while participating in indoor and outdoor activities, in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to walk around 16-acre campus with ease, including stairs, ensuring all areas of the program are properly supervised and safe.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently lift up to 15 lbs.
  • Current and clean CA DMV record and required auto insurance. 
  • Must adhere to PCC’s Safe Church policies, including mandatory background check.
WORKWEEK
  • Full-time position with an average of 40 hours per week
  • This position requires working Sundays
  • Some Saturdays and evenings necessary
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

 

Peninsula Covenant Church is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. PCC is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. PCC, as a legally recognized religious organization, can and may prefer applicants based on religion and related values in order to hire staff members who agree with and live out the church's beliefs.

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