Elementary Director

The Christian and Missionary Alliance

. Lead weekend Elementary ministry, including large-group and small-group programming, worship, classroom readiness, and child safety and check-in procedures .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeElizabeth • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in children's ministry by effectively recruiting, training, and managing volunteer teams while ensuring child safety and engaging programming. Proficient in planning and executing large events and maintaining communication with parents and staff.

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Children's Ministry LeadershipVolunteer Recruitment And TrainingEvent Planning And ExecutionChild Safety ProceduresPlanning Center Online Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningVolunteer ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentClassroom ManagementBehavior ManagementChild Development KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyGoogle Workspace ProficiencyBackground Check ComplianceChildren's Worship Leadership

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedDiscipleshipTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Planning Center OnlineBlackbaudGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

PAC Child Safety TrainingLicensing With The Christian & Missionary Alliance (Desired)

Industry Keywords

Elementary EducationChildren's MinistryVolunteer DevelopmentFamily Life EventsSpecial Needs InclusionCommunity Group ParticipationChristian Faith Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead weekend Elementary ministry, including large-group and small-group programming, worship, classroom readiness, and child safety and check-in procedures
Recruit, approve, train, and develop Elementary volunteer teams
Disciple and care for volunteers through Sunday huddles, kickoff training, and regular meetings
Lead the Elementary worship and tech team and prepare alternate worship when needed
Prepare and distribute weekly curriculum, lessons, supplies, and information
Teach large group when needed
Schedule and cover every Sunday through Planning Center and schedule guest speakers
Plan and run PACKids Summer Camp alongside the Family Life Team Leader, including registration, volunteer placement and training, check-in and safety teams, rosters, vendors, and supplies
Plan and execute PAC Kids Elementary events, including Good Friday, Easter, Christmas, and summer large-group programming
Share leadership of Family Life events with the Family Life Team Leader and Early Childhood Director
Manage Planning Center Online check-in stations, labels, registrations, lists, and reports
Partner with parents through registration, check-in, behavior conversations, and parent development
Meet with families about baptism for elementary-age children
Partner with the Early Childhood Director and Youth Pastor on shared systems and family transitions
Partner with the Buddies Specialist to include and serve children with special needs
Steward the Elementary budget and reconcile receipts in Blackbaud

Requirements

What you’ll need

Personal, growing Christian faith and alignment with PAC's mission and beliefs
3+ years of experience in children's ministry, elementary education, or a closely related field, including direct experience leading volunteers
Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and retain a volunteer team
Working understanding of how elementary-age children learn, and of age-appropriate classroom and behavior management
Organization and follow-through across weekly rhythms and large seasonal events
Consistent, detail-faithful implementation of child safety and check-in procedures
Strong communication with parents, volunteers, and staff peers
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and comfort learning church management software
Successful completion of a background check and PAC's child safety training
Growing Christian faith and character
Commitment to the mission of the church
Call to ministry within a diverse congregation
Lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9)
Member of PAC within 6 months of start date
Commitment to give faithfully to the Local and Global Ministry Funds
Participation in a Community Group
One-on-one discipleship
Associate's degree or higher in education, child development, or a related field (desired qualification, not required)
Experience with Planning Center Online, particularly Services, Check-Ins, and Registrations (desired)
Experience planning large children's events or a day camp (desired)
Experience serving children with special needs or disabilities (desired)
Experience leading or developing children's worship (desired)
This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Mission Trips, Parental Leave, Personal Solitude Days)
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA); PAC subsidizes 85% of employees' insurance premiums
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 3% employer matching contribution (after 6 months of service)
Continuing Education Benefits
Sabbatical/Extended Rest after 5 years of service
11 Paid Holidays/year
Relocation Reimbursement
Full-time employee benefits