We are hiring a Children's Director! 

Staff Position Profile

Ministry Overview:

The children’s ministry at Jericho Ridge is an age-specific ministry that encompasses those from birth to Grade 7.

1. Helping children to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ

2. Ensuring children are developing a biblical worldview that impacts their daily living

3. Providing a fun, active and safe learning environment

4. Involving and equipping parents in the spiritual development process of children

Core Responsibilities:

The Children’s Ministry director is responsible for:

1. Recruiting, equipping and leading a volunteer children’s ministry team

2. Giving leadership to JRCC Sunday morning children’s programs (Kids @ the Ridge)
   i. Recruiting & training volunteers for nursery, early childhood and grades K-3:

   • ●  Teachers & Helpers

   • ●  Registration / Check-In

   • ●  Set up & Administration

   • ●  Nursery (birth–24 months)

   • ●  Early Childhood (age 2-4)

   • ●  Kindergarten- Grade 3

     ii. Coordinating overall deployment of kid’s volunteers and resources iii. Ensuring curriculum and resources are in place

3. Giving leadership to FUEL (Grades 4-7) program including Sunday a.m. programming and once a month evening group times (currently Monday)

4. Promoting children’s ministry activities and highlights to congregation

5. Coordinating special children’s ministry-focused activities & events

6. Working with Transitional/Lead Pastor to ensure coordinated overall ministry to families

7. Representing the needs of children and children ministry workers within the overall vision and

   mission of JRCC

Terms of Employment:

- This role is required to be present at Jericho Centre at the following times with other weekly hours divided as needed:

- Sunday a.m. for worship gathering (approx. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

• -  JRCC staff meeting (currently Monday a.m.)

• -  FUEL gathering- currently one evening per month

- JRCC staff are also expected to attend all church-wide events such as Ministry Night (May

AGM) and Vision Night (November AGM)

The Candidate will...

1. Evidence of a committed and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

2. Experience leading an interactive children’s education environment

3. Experience recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers

4. Experience working in a church or ministry setting (volunteer or paid)

5. Commitment to the JRCC Statement of Faith and the stated vision and ministry plan

6. A covenant member of (or willing to become a covenant member of) JRCC

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the church. The terms of employment are a 90 day probationary period and an annual performance review of the position (i.e. compensation, hours required for the position).