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Director of Children’s Ministries
Tifton First United Methodist Church (TFUMC) in Tifton, Georgia (https://www.tiftonfirst.org) is searching for a full-time
Director of Children’s Ministries / Christian Education.
We are looking for an individual who is a solid role model and spiritual director with an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative spirit to lead these program ministries at TFUMC. The Director will work with other staff under the direction of the Senior Pastor, the Staff Parish Relations committee and the Children’s Leadership Committee to develop and conduct overall children’s educational programs
and ministries for TFUMC.
Director of Children’s Ministries:
Primary responsibilities will be focused on Infant thru 5th Grade and include oversight of the nursery program. The Director will work with other staff members under the direction of the Senior Pastor to develop overall educational programs and ministries for TFUMC.
The Director should possess or be pursuing a bachelor's degree; have experience working with and developing children’s ministries and/or children’s educational programs; and possess
a strong personal faith consistent with the United Methodist tradition.
The Director should also be a vibrant, energetic person who can get TFUMC members excited about the Lord and can recruit and motivate volunteers to lead and teach under his/her direction.
The Director will:
- plan, develop, and implement children’s ministry program (nursery through 5th grade)
- be the day-to-day leader of children’s ministries
- recruit and train volunteers and ensure adequate volunteer support
- ensure adequate adult-to-children ratios
- be a liaison between the church and other community organizations, people, and resources that relate to FUMC children’s ministries
- coordinate children’s ministry curriculum
- assist in recruiting and provide ongoing support for teachers and facilitators
- ensure that records of participation in programs are maintained
- develop and manage the children’s educational ministry budget
- communicate in a timely manner as effectively as possible using all available resources (email, website, social media, newsletter, bulletin board, etc.)
- work with other staff members and maintain a teamwork mentality
- ensure that the Safe Sanctuary Policy is observed in all children’s ministry settings
- make themselves available on an advisory basis to leadership of other age-level educational programs
- manage social media communication for children’s ministry
- plan and facilitate children’s events such as VBS
This is considered a Full-Time, permanent staff member of TFUMC. We expect the Director to work with, support ministries of other staff members and to be a vibrant and visible member of TFUMC staff.
Qualifications include:
- having or nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of study
- experience working with and developing Christian Children’s Ministries and/or children’s educational programs
- the ability and vision to develop and implement sustainable leadership structures and programs
- demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills
- the ability to communicate well with children, parents, volunteers and other staff members
- possess a strong personal faith consistent with the United Methodist tradition
- an understanding of, and ability to use digital technology and social media to communicate with children, parents, and staff (Remind, Canva, Google Docs, Microsoft Windows software)
Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience.
Position available August 15, 2023 – Applications accepted until position is filled.
To apply: please EMAIL a current resume; a one-page statement summarizing
why you are interested in and qualified to fill this position; names
and contact information for three (3) references.
Please EMAIL the items to: jmichaelmoore57@gmail.com
J. Michael Moore, Chairman, Staff Parish Relations Committee,
Tifton First United Methodist Church, 107 West 12th St., Tifton, GA
www.tiftonfirst.org
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