Kids Coordinator - Oakridge

At Tenth Kids, we want to see every child become a lifelong follower of Jesus! We believe this happens best when the church and families work together. Our Tenth Kids know they are created by a God who loves them, love God in return, and are growing into who He created them to be.

The Oakridge Kids Coordinator joins the Oakridge pastoral team and the Tenth Kids team in creating a joyful, worshipful, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive in faith. At Oakridge, the role primarily supports children ages 2.5 to Grade 5. This role partners with parents and caregivers in raising lifelong followers of Christ and equips leaders and teachers to help shape meaningful, Christ-centered experiences for every child.

WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Oakridge Kids Ministry

• Support integration of curriculum for Kids Services
• Prepare and support weekly Kids services (setup, execution, and leadership as required)
• Communicate weekly curriculum and ensure leaders are prepared to teach
• Onboard, train, and equip leaders and helpers for Kids Ministry
• Provide ongoing check-ins, encouragement, and support for volunteers and identify opportunities for growth on Sundays in-person or online
• Connect with parents on Sundays and throughout the week
• Coordinate weekly service roles, schedules, and lesson delivery
• Lead weekly services for toddler, preschool, or older kids as required
• Identify and invite potential leaders from the site to serve in Kids Ministry
• Ensure health, safety and risk management standards are implemented and maintained
• Participate in Tenth Oakridge events to connect with children, families, and caregivers

Other

• Participate in Oakridge team meetings, TK team meetings, staff meetings (minimum monthly), training, and retreats as required

WHAT YOU BRING

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree (i.e. Family Ministries, Education, Theology) or significant experience working with children
• Diploma of Christian Studies or theological education an asset
• Early Childhood Education an asset
• Strong computer skills (MS 365); Planning Centre Online an asset
• Possess an authentic, growing faith in Christ
• Spiritual maturity and evidence of ongoing personal spiritual formation
• Heart for working with children, families, and leaders from varied social, economic, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds
• Ability to work responsibly and carry out duties with minimum supervision
• Ability to articulate sound theology and philosophy of ministry
• Relational and outgoing, with a passion for connecting with people
• Ability to translate vision and strategy into action
• Committed to attending Tenth Church if hired

This is a part-time position where you will work 12 hours per week.

The salary for this position is $14,976 per annum.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Tenth Church, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of the multicultural communities in which our sites reside.

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