Location: In-Person; South Overland Park Campus – 8500 W 159th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223
Year established: 1997
Sunday average attendance: 1500
Overview
The GK Elementary Program Director is responsible for helping to lead our growing ministry for children from 1st through 4th grade.
This person provides a framework for communication and teamwork among leaders, volunteers, parents and children.
This person ensures the continued development of a high quality, dynamic, fun, Christ-glorifying and Bible centered Grace Kids environment.
The position requires strong leadership abilities, excellent management skills, a love for kids and the ability to effectively communicate the heart of Grace Kids.
Responsibilities
Enthusiastically committed to drawing children into the church and community and into a relationship with Jesus Christ
Equip and empower parents to be the primary discipler of their children
Continually shepherd kids in Elementary division to follow Jesus and oversee & develop volunteers in this value
Ensure consistent and effective weekly communication to volunteers & parents
Manage weekly connection requests and / or 7 week calls as designated in Rock database
Give feedback to Campus Support Grace Kids Director to help insure that Grace Kids stays relevant to kid culture
Execute the vision for a vibrant and growing Grace Kids experience
Oversee recruiting, training, evaluating, shepherding, scheduling and recognition of volunteers serving in Grace Kids Elementary division
Build, lead, empower and shepherd leadership teams for areas such as small groups, Kids Worship, Repeater Room, Bible Bucks store, etc.
Prepare and teach the Why Baptism and New Believers Classes
Collaborate with the development of campus-specific annual Ministry Plan and budget; track budget expenditures for Elementary division
Work in collaboration with Campus Support to implement policies and procedures of the Elementary division
Work in collaboration with Campus Support to implement weekend small group curriculum and worship services
Help coordinate the seamless transition of children from Grace Kids to G56 or Grace Students
Work with teams to implement their campus SBO or SBO Jr
Attend Tribes Camp with their kids and lead as needed
Provide vision, leadership and implementation of the Grace Group model to the Elementary division
Demonstrate a great love for God and His people, His children, their parents and our volunteers
Attend staff-wide and ministry-specific meetings and trainings
Oversee or implement other ministry duties or initiatives as requested by the Grace Kids Campus Director.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years ministry or equivalent experience
Good organizational, administrative and communication skills
Experience and passion for church and the community
Motivated to learn and lead
Great relational skills; full of faith, friendly, calm and professional
Exhibit a great of passion, humility and integrity
Expectations
Accept and support the Grace Church Vision and Values
Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
Communicate and present information to others in a clear, complete and concise way
Have a good sense of humor and ability to have fun while working hard as part of a team
Anticipate needs by understanding the expectations, previous history, and potential outcomes
Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, integrity
Maintain a positive attitude while being mission-driven
Weekly Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM; 3 Flex hours/ and Ministry Special Events
