Hybrid CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR (SARATOGA CONGREGATION) bei WestGate Church

Description

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR (SARATOGA CONGREGATION)

REPORTS TO: CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PASTOR

RELATES CLOSELY WITH: CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM, SARATOGA STAFF

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME

SALARY RANGE: $70-85K EXEMPT

WestGate Church, a non-denominational, multi-congregational church situated in one of the most diverse and influential regions of the world—the Silicon Valley—is seeking an energetic, skilled Children’s Ministry Director to develop and maintain an effective children’s program for the WestGate Saratoga Campus. This full-time role (Sunday - Thursday) may require occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays as well as evening hours.

Requirements

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate Jesus follower, actively learning and living the way of Jesus: loving God, neighbor, and one another.
• A deep passion for working with children and a genuine desire to see them grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially.
• Understanding of and alignment with WestGate's theology, vision, and values, using them as a filter for decisions.
• Embodiment of staff values: Holy, Humble, Hungry, (People-)Smart. 
• Exemplification of essential competencies: oversight, strategy, team leadership, self-leadership, chemistry, communication, execution, stewardship, formation, proficiency.  
• Commitment to continual growth: spiritual, personal, professional; invests in the growth of others. 
• Demonstrates strong chemistry, connecting well with people as a relational team player.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university plus two years related experience and/or training in children’s ministry, early education, elementary education, or a related field.
• Positive, professional, self-starter with excellent time management, balancing responsibilities while thriving in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and invest in team members' leadership and discipleship.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, handling situations with discretion, diplomacy, and tact. 
• Exhibits personal and professional discernment and discretion.  
• Superior communication skills: written and verbal.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and shepherd the Saratoga Children’s Ministry team—including Directors, Coordinators, and Serve Team members—fostering a Christ-centered, collaborative culture.
• Recruit, build, equip, train, and schedule a strong Serve Team, supporting their personal growth, spiritual development, and leadership capacity.
• Oversee all KidzTown programming and KidzCare, ensuring excellence, alignment with the Ministry Playbook, and the creation of safe, warm, and welcoming environments. This includes team management, scheduling, event coverage, and lobby support.
• Manage all aspects of KidzCare, including scheduling, team coverage, and coordination with Directors to ensure appropriate support during events and in the lobby.
• Collaborate with the Children’s Ministry Pastor and SA Children’s team to develop and implement curriculum, and to design fun, engaging, and Christ-centered events (e.g., Weekend Services, Walk with Jesus, KidzCamp) that help children encounter Jesus.
• Lead the planning and execution of an annual respite event for families of children with special needs, and help identify, welcome, and integrate ALL families into the life of KidzTown.
• Provide spiritual leadership through direct discipleship of children, pastoral care for parents, and intentional relationship-building with families and Serve Team members.
• Manage administrative responsibilities, including budgeting, leading department meetings, participating in staff meetings, and maintaining accurate records for attendance, event participation, and Serve Team engagement.
• Support church-wide events with your gifts and talents as time allows and perform other duties as assigned.  

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS (scale Low 1- High5)

Motivational Leadership - “I lead through platform” - Inspire action through platform leadership and motivational speaking. Low to High (1-5): 2

Strategic Leadership - “I lead through strategic planning” - Advance our mission through data, planning, execution, and reporting. Low to High (1-5): 2

Directional Leadership - “I lead through vision” - Ensure progress by defining goals, key objectives and providing guidance. Low to High (1-5): 5

Relational Leadership - “I lead through connection” - Foster growth and well-being through personalized connection and care. Low to High (1-5): 5

Team Leadership - “I lead through team” - Build team by recruiting, training, scheduling, and celebrating contributors. Low to High (1-5): 5

BENEFITS (FULL-TIME)

• Paid vacation, holidays, sabbaticals, medical and sick days
• Provide medical, dental, vision and mileage reimbursements
• Support for mental/emotional/spiritual/physical health through various partnerships
• Further educational learning opportunities (conferences, seminars, cohorts & seminary)
• Matching retirement savings benefit

LEGAL NOTICES - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for extended periods.
• Perform walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Navigate stairs.
• Demonstrate finger and hand dexterity for computer, instrument, and tool operation.
• Possess specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

LEGAL NOTICES - WORK CONDITIONS

• Operate in a professional office or church environment with standard equipment like computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephones.
• Lead in settings with various equipment, cables, stage lights, loud sounds, and visual stimuli.
• Work typically occurs Sunday-Thursday, with occasional Fridays, Saturdays, or evenings as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. Acceptance of this position constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.