Do you have a passion and heart for supporting children's ministry? Do you enjoy creating fun and energetic environments where kids can learn about God and hear the gospel? If so, YOU may be our new Discovery Kids Program Director at our Cactus Campus! We are called to bring up children in training and the instruction of the Lord. You can use your skills to help SBC love and guide future generations toward a genuine relationship with Christ.

*This position is part time – approximately 20 hours per week.

Schedule: 

Sundays – 7:30am – 1pm; 3pm-5:30pm
Tuesdays – 9am – 3pm
Remaining hours may vary

About Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC): 

This position is located at our beautiful Cactus Campus on Cactus and N 25^th Place in east Phoenix. God has faithfully grown SBC from a humble beginning of 13 people in 1962 to more than 6500 meeting weekly on four (soon to be five!) campuses. With plans to start other multi-site campuses in the coming years, we continue to press forward to take the message of Jesus into our communities throughout the Valley!

Our Vision at SBC is to create a community of Christ-followers marked by unwavering faith and unconditional love. Our Mission is to WIN people to faith in Jesus Christ; BUILD them up in their faith; then SEND them out to be “winners and builders” in their spheres of influence. Our Value Proposition is transformational Bible teaching, engaging worship, authentic community, and service-based outreach – each supported by GRACE – and distinct to who we are at Scottsdale Bible Church!

As the Discovery Kids Program Director, you are a vital part of the Team, responsible for carrying on the Vision, Mission, and Values of SBC. In this role, you will report to the Cactus Discovery Kids Ministry Director and are responsible for providing large group programming, activities, events, and volunteer recruitment for all aspects of the Discovery Kids Ministry, weekend as well as weekday, at the SBC Cactus campus.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

In this position, you will:

• Assist with the coordination and execution of large group programming by executing the presentation of lessons provided by Discovery Kids on a weekly basis
• Create a fun and energetic environment to teach children about God and share the gospel
• Recruit, onboard and train volunteers
• Assist with maintaining an attractive, clean, welcoming appearance in the Discovery Kids where families and volunteers enter
• Assist with deploying children’s curriculum provided by DK Creative Coordinator
• Enfold young families: introduce them, connect them with the community, encourage their involvement
• Develop classroom and large group activities, coordinating with Central Discovery Kids team for programming of Nursery through 5^th grade lessons
• Develop and maintain classroom checklist on supplies, safety, and on-going furniture needs
• Partner with DK team for VBS – recruit, mobilize, place, communicate with volunteers; work closely with Volunteer Coordinator on all aspects
• Participate and serve during Cactus special events
• Assist in overseeing weekend programming at all levels so volunteers can teach and freely minister to kids.  Work as a coach; troubleshoot where needed when safety concerns may arise
• Coordinate with Central Communications and Creative team to create, print and distribute necessary fliers for promotion of all upcoming Children’s events and opportunities
• Communicate with Web and Social Media team for event registrations
• In addition to normal work hours, you will be required to work on Sundays (occasional evenings possible)
• Cast vision, build a team, and execute ministry in Discovery Kids Birth – 5^th Grade
• Direct the recruitment, training, development, and care of Birth – 5^th Grade leads, volunteers and Jr. volunteers as needed for weekend services and special events
• Assist in the planning and implementation of events to develop community and connection within the volunteer team
• Make sure the Birth – 5^th Grade ministry is fully staffed at all weekend services
• Oversee that the Birth – 5^th Grade building and all included areas are clean, stocked and organized

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

• Attend weekly Discovery Kids Staff meetings at the Shea campus, office there when needed
• Partner with Central Security Team to ensure all established guidelines are in place
• Related duties or special projects as assigned

Skills you need to succeed:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Demonstrated competency in:

• Interpersonal savvy
• Process Management
• Problem solving
• Being spirit-led
• Interpersonal skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Developing teams and on-going recruitment of volunteers
• Time-management
• Computer literacy

Ability to:

• Work with adults and children
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
• Be a change agent
• Be flexible
• Work in a multi-faceted environment with little supervision
• Forecast as well as attend to weekly details
• Handle confidential information
• Discern needs and respond appropriately

Personal Qualifications:

• Committed to spiritual growth
• Relationally unified
• Servant-hearted
• Operates in grace and truth
• Lives out the vision of Discovery Kids and SBC in their personal life; leads by example
• Demonstrate a growing faith in Jesus Christ
• Committed to train and empower leaders
• Personable in working with staff and volunteers

 Education and/or experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Christian Education or Childhood Development, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in ministry, children’s programming, childcare industry, or relevant role
• 2+ years of experience in a team environment

This position requires in-office work and does not qualify for a remote arrangement.

Church Membership is required for most paid positions.

SBC does not participate in COBRA or Unemployment Insurance.