Location: Markham, ON

Looking for:  Children Ministry Director

Employment Type:  Full-time

Position Summary

Assist and work with the Children Ministry Committee to dream up and implement visions. He or she is to execute plans and programs through coordinating, guiding, and working with the core leaders and volunteers. The church has approximately 60 children who are from age 4 to grade 5, and she has three congregations, namely the Cantonese, Mandarin and English-speaking congregations. The incumbent must be prepared to work with many people of different backgrounds and age groups. There will be work such as meetings and phone calls after hours.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain strategic plans and programs; and development of the Children Ministry (CM) vision and direction;

• Develop leaders to lead Children Ministry;

• Development on children: content on teaching should include spiritual, social, and personal, a holistic approach;

• Develop appropriately and monitor plans and budgets for various programs, and schedules for the meetings;

• Help to bridge between the children and the youth ministries;

• Help to support parents with young children regarding children-related issues.

Skills and Qualifications

A person who has the passion and the desire to serve and possesses the following qualifications and personality is encouraged to apply:

• At least three years of experience in running/coordinating children ministry from toddlers to grade six.

• Experience in children fellowship such as Awana, an asset.

• Must have a passion for children and love for children, and an understanding of their needs.

• Sound biblical knowledge. Formal training in early childhood education, children development, theological training an asset.

• Knowledge of both Chinese and Canadian cultures.

• Must be fluent in English and conversational Mandarin and/or Cantonese is an asset.

• Strong in emotional intelligence and people skills

• Team development, organizational and leadership skills

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Please be advised that only qualified applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be contacted. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results from vulnerable sector screening and reference checks.

Reports To: Church Council* (*Transitional arrangement due to the absence of the senior pastor)

Salary Range: Remuneration commensurate with education and experiences

Submit your application to:

Children Pastoral Search Committee

Email: hiring@mgc.ca

Position Available Immediately