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Children’s Ministry Director

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Ethos Presbyterian Church
3745 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
https://www.ethoschicago.com/

 

Part-Time

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

Description


Ethos Children’s Ministry Director

 

Position Summary 

The Ethos Children’s Ministry Director teaches elementary age children and leads programming and administration of the children’s ministry at the church. Candidates must enthusiastically love Jesus, children, and families and have a heart for the city. This is a part-time ministry position for 5-10 hours/week, but could be expanded to include other ministry roles in the church, depending on the candidate’s gifts and calling.

Salary: $0-$29K

Requirements


Responsibilities

Weekly Sunday Program

•  Plan and teach weekly elementary (ages 5-12) lesson during the sermon portion of the service.

•  Review and obtain curriculum that is biblically sound, engaging, and age-appropriate for elementary (ages 5-12) and preschool / infant class (6 weeks - 4) in collaboration with church leadership

•  Be the “face” of the ministry to parents and guardians of children.


Family Engagement:

•  Build relationships with families, providing support to help them nurture their children's faith at home

•  Communicate regularly with parents about weekly curriculum and their child's spiritual development


Volunteer Management, Training, and Care:

•  Recruit, organize, remind, and equip volunteers primarily to serve in the nursery / preschool ministry effectively

•  Expand to train volunteers for serving elementary kids as we grow

•  Foster a culture of joy and discipleship among volunteer and provide encouragement for them as they serve


Administration and Management:

•  Maintain accurate records, including volunteer schedules and attendance

•  Ensure the kids' ministry area is welcoming, safe, clean, organized, sufficiently stocked (with volunteer assistance)


Collaboration:

•   Participate in staff meetings, church events, and other activities as required

•   Participate in teaching annual children’s membership / communicants class

 

Pay:

$20,000-$25,000 annual salary

How to Apply


Primary Contact: Jefferson Bennett

Email: jefferson@ethoschicago.com

Phone: -

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