Now Hiring | ANTHEM KIDS 6-11 Year Old Captain - ANTHEM HAMMOND (PART-TIME)
- Anthem Church
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
Church Background
Anthem Church is a thriving church, located in Hammond, IN. and Merrillville, IN, with the main headquarters located in Hammond, IN. Our mission is to lead people to know Christ and make Him known.
General Description
The Anthem Kids 6-11 Year Old Captain part-time position is responsible for all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of children ages 6- 11 years old. This includes curriculum selection, volunteer recruitment and development, classroom management, and operational management necessary to ensure successful and constantly improving weekend children’s services and periodic special events related to the 6-11 year olds. This position will require working hours during the Weekend Services and some flexible hours during the week for preparation and meetings. This position reports directly to the Anthem Kids Director.
Essential Job Functions
Lead a team of volunteers in the operation of a 6 - 11yrs old kid’s ministry, including weekend services and periodic special events.
Work in collaboration with the Anthem Kids Director for the successful operation of the overall Anthem Kids Department.
Create and manage a 6 - 11yrs old kid’s ministry calendar that will drive all the activities and teaching of the ministry.
Regularly select and/or develop curriculum for a children’s Christian education program that is part of the church’s weekend service schedule.
Implement children’s registration, classroom management, and security policies/practices in support of weekend services and periodic special events.
Direct the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers as needed to staff 6 - 11yrs old kid’s ministry classrooms and special events.
Assist with the vision for and develop the church’s annual Summer Camp and Christmas Production events including music selection, development of messages/teaching, and utilization of games and other artistic elements in the inspiration of children in learning about God.
Design, plan, and conduct periodic parent meetings in order to meet the needs and expectations of families attending the church.
Lead the creative use and proactive upkeep of children’s ministry facilities and grounds.
Assist in the development of an annual budget for children’s ministries and manage spending to budget.
Handle the congregational care needs of children and their parents.
Develop a process and system to support parents in discipling their students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
This position requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience as a staff or serve team member in a children’s ministry leadership capacity. Possession of a teaching or related degree is required. (Extensive ministry experience, in some cases, can be substituted.) The successful individual will be a strong leader with a solid work ethic, possess a passion for teaching children about God, and have the ability to administrate as a department head. A working knowledge of creative programming related to children’s classes and special events is a real plus.
