Tenth Kids Pastor / Director – Tenth Church Oakridge Part Time

Do you have a calling to be a pioneer and participate in the development of a new community?

Are you passionate about helping kids grow in their faith in a fun, safe, and engaging interactive learning environment?

You can translate vision and strategy to action. You are highly relational with a passion to connect with children, parents, and volunteers. You are an entrepreneurial self-starter who can creatively implement initiatives to enhance community engagement. You are a leader who can develop others to set the pathway for the next generation of lifelong followers of Christ. You are a risk taker. You are curious, love to learn, and collaborate with others to plan and get things done.

We are looking for a Kids Pastor for our newest site, Tenth Oakridge, to create a safe, fun and engaging environment for children (preschool to Grade 5) to learn, grow and explore faith.

If you have been searching for an opportunity like this, we’d love to hear from you!

Come join our team and contribute to Tenth’s vision to be a church where people of all different backgrounds can discover Christ, experience spiritual transformation, and seek justice for all.

WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

Lead Oakridge Kids Services:

• Work to create a fun and interactive learning environment for kids on site.
• Review and integrate weekly curriculum for Oakridge.
• Attend Oakridge Sunday Kids’ Services (at least 48 Sundays/year).
• Assist in overseeing Oakridge Kids set up/tear down each Sunday (Classrooms/Check in, etc.)
• Schedule Kids teams on a rotation (Planning Center).
• Liaise with the Director of Tenth Kids and Tenth Kids Administrator to ensure all materials and resources are sourced for each Sunday service.
• Communicate with Kids Leaders to ensure teams are prepared each week.
• Teach classes as required.
• Create and oversee the Program and Activity Budget for Tenth Kids Oakridge, along with Site Pastor.
• Work to design fun and interactive community engagement opportunities on campus and in the neighborhood.
• Ensure Safety & Risk Management standards are implemented and maintained.
• With assistance from Director of Tenth Kids and Tenth Kids Team, invite and onboard potential Kids Leaders. Develop Kids Leaders (teachers/helpers).

Pastoral Care for Oakridge Kids, Parents and Leaders:

• Check in with Kids Leaders to see how they are doing and to identify opportunities for further growth, encouragement, or support.
• Connect with parents on Sundays and mid-week.
• Intentionally welcoming new families into our community.
• Participate in Oakridge events to connect with children, their families, and caregivers.
• Direct high crisis pastoral issues to the Site Pastor and the Director of Tenth Kids.

Support Tenth Kids Initiatives at Oakridge:

• Participate in the development of Tenth Kids initiatives and implementation.
• Assist in parent resourcing, events, and activities as appropriate for Oakridge.
• Communicate needs and ideas to Director of Tenth Kids.
• Supply Kids Ministry-related content (ex. Events, Info Updates, etc.) as needed for the Site newsletter & website.

Expected Meetings:

• Attend Tenth Oakridge Staff Meetings.
• Participate in bi-weekly one-on-one meeting with the Pastor of Children’s Ministry.
• Join once a month for Tenth-wide Staff Meeting – Wednesday.

WHAT YOU BRING: 

• Family Ministries Diploma/Degree, Early Childhood Education Certificate, Bachelor of Education, or significant work experience with children.
• Diploma of Christian Studies or theological education an asset.
• Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Office); Planning Centre Online knowledge an asset.
• An authentic, growing faith in Christ.
• Spiritual maturity and evidence of ongoing personal spiritual formation.
• Has a heart to work with children, families, and leaders of varied social-economic, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Must be responsible and able to carry out duties with minimum supervision.
• Can articulate sound theology and philosophy of ministry.
• Relational and outgoing, with a passion for connecting with people.
• Can translate vision and strategy into action.

This is a part-time position where you will work 15 hours per week.

Salary is commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $16,000 – $20,000 per annum based on 15 hours per week.

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.

Learn more about us at Tenth Church | Church in Vancouver, BC