Kids Director

The Table Church • Upper St. Clair, PA

2h

About The Position

The Kids Director will lead kids (infant through 5th grade) ministries at our Pittsburgh South campus. The Kids Director’s primary responsibility will be to recruit, train, and develop volunteers to ensure that all kids are being discipled through age-appropriate, engaging lessons and activities each weekend. Additionally, the Kids Director will manage our weekday preschool ministry at Pittsburgh South, fostering a nurturing environment for early childhood development. The Director will also work through volunteers to coordinate and execute our annual KidzXP (4-night summer camp event.)

This is a full-time position, though it could be structured as two part-time roles: one focused on Sunday Kids Table and the other on the weekday preschool.

Requirements

• Previous experience in children’s ministry or similar position, preferred.
• You’re spiritually mature, wise, and lead with humility.
• You have a track record of reaching the lost, and you have a heart for seekers and the unchurched. You care about seeing others come to know Jesus.
• You’re a disciple-maker. You invest in people, and they catch that vision and go on to disciple others. You have a track record of helping people take their next step in faith, and some of them have followed your example and are currently doing the same with others.
• You’re a self-starter. You have an ability to get things done. You’ve got a system in place to make sure things don’t fall through the cracks. You follow through on things you say you’ll do. You respond promptly to emails and phone calls.
• You have relational warmth. People find you approachable and easy to talk to. You are warm and engaging, and clearly care for people. You have a pastor’s heart and a leader’s mind. You can speak comfortably and naturally in front of large and small groups. Your own personality comes through. People look to you as a leader.
• You have a willingness to learn and be coached.
• You align with the core theological beliefs of The Table Church (https://table.org/coretheology). For example, we fully affirm women in leadership. We believe all gifts of the Spirit listed in the New Testament are available to believers today.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, equip & develop disciple-making leaders for Kids Table and Table Tots.
• Plan/Prepare engaging lessons and music for students of every age group for each service using The Table’s kids ministry curriculum.
• Connect and collaborate with other campus Kids Directors, to ensure a consistent kids experience across the whole church.
• Regularly explore new ways to better engage with Kids Table students and their parents, including new families, regarding special events/services, resources, etc.
• Become/remain actively involved in the Pittsburgh South campus’ functions, events, and services to be recognized and build relationships with families and students.
• Track attendance for all services/events and analyze data to plan for higher retention and growth opportunities for Kids Ministry.
• Partner with the Youth Pastor to aid in the transition of parents and students to Table Youth, promoting continual spiritual and emotional growth/maturity.
• Ensure that all kids ministries maintain compliance with The Table Church’s Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults.
• Schedule all volunteers for weekly services within Planning Center and train volunteers.
• Manage the Pittsburgh South Kids Ministry budget and purchasing.
• Maintain clean kids ministry spaces, ensuring that all areas are clean and organized, in coordination with the facilities staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Hire, train, and schedule teachers to ensure a high-quality educational experience.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Resolve conflicts among staff, students, and parents in a Christ-like manner.
• Approve timesheets for payroll and ensure accurate and timely submission.
• Manage the Pittsburgh South Preschool budget, including forecasting income and expenses, and purchasing supplies and materials within budget.
• Oversee and manage the preschool curriculum to maintain educational standards and meet developmental milestones.
• Connect and collaborate with other Crossroads Preschool Directors to ensure a consistent and cohesive preschool experience across the church.
• Foster a positive and open line of communication with parents, addressing concerns and providing updates on their child's progress.
• Engage with the local community to promote the preschool and build relationships that support the school’s mission.
• Conduct parent tours to showcase the preschool’s facilities, programs, and educational approach.
• Oversee special events such as, but not limited to, Christmas programs, Mother’s/Father’s Day celebrations, and Graduation ceremonies.
• Explore opportunities for growth, including potentially the development of summer camps and alternative drop-off and pick-up times.
• Organize and host open houses to attract new families and showcase the preschool's programs and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed