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Apply for This Job Assoc Director of Children's & Community Ministry John Knox Presbyterian Church Normandy Park, WA Posted: September 12, 2023     Job Information: John Knox Presbyterian Church Normandy Park, Washington Position Title: Associate Director of Children's and Community Ministry Time Requirement: Part-Time, 20-hrs/wk (Non-Exempt) Compensation: $24-$28.00/hr. Accountability: The Associate Director of Children's and Community Ministry reports to the Head of Staff and is accountable to the Session of the John Knox Presbyterian Church (JKPC). Summary: The Associate Director of Children's and Community Ministry oversees the ministry to children ages birth-5th grade and their parents/caregivers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities -Oversee, develop, and lead a comprehensive ministry and curriculum plan for children and their parents/caregivers. -Develop and implement an effective strategy to engage and communicate with children, youth and parents/guardians. -Actively participate in and collaborate in visioning for ministries for children and families at JKPC and in the larger community. -Actively collaborate with John Knox Community Preschool leadership to design, implement, and review an ongoing plan for strategic relational engagement of preschool families. -Recruit, screen, train, and supervise paid nursery staff. -Recruit, screen, train, support, encourage, and celebrate volunteers participating in all facets of the ministry. -Coordinate with other JKPC ministry leaders and teams to promote and encourage continuity in reaching families with children. -Regularly participate in corporate worship at JKPC, actively contributing as a worship leader, and cultivating leadership opportunities for children. -Attend and actively participate in ministry team meetings, church staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and training sessions. -Maintain behavior that is consistent with the conduct and behavior expectations outlined in the JKPC Employee Handbook. -Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications -Education: College degree or equivalent experience in children's and family ministry or a related field (preferred). -Work Experience: Prior experience working with children and families preferred. -Strong communicator (verbal and written) who consistently demonstrates a keen ability to work collaboratively, and effectively cultivates healthy relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries. -Technical competency (e.g. in computer applications, Microsoft Office). -Candidates will be required to successfully complete background screening before they can be hired. Essential Character and Values -A disciple of Jesus Christ in whom the fruit of the Spirit is evident, and commitment to a personal faith marked by growth and vitality. -A Christian who approaches leadership from a place of vision, creativity, and intentionality.     Position Information: Position Title: Assoc Director of Children's & Community Ministry Time: Part Time Category: Children's Pastor & Children's Ministry Salary: 20,000 - 30,000 Denomination: Presbyterian - PCUSA Worship Style: Church Size:   Contact Information: Organization Name: John Knox Presbyterian Church Address1: 109 SW Normandy Rd Address2: City: Normandy Park State or Province: WA ZIP Code: 98166 Country: USA Map this Organization: Map Contact Email: Contact this Organization   Pastorless Churches				Post a Job