Full Time Childrens Minister - Elementary Emphasis

Categories Bible Expires: 18th November, 2025 Texas

Summary: Monterey Church of Christ seeks two highly collaborative Children’s Ministers to serve children birth through 5th grade and their families. This role's focus area is Elementary (K-5th). Both roles carry equal weight and responsibility, with each minister focusing on a developmental emphasis area: Early Childhood or Elementary. While both will share leadership across the ministry, one minister will also be identified as the overall coordinator and vision leader of the Children’s Ministry, determined during the hiring process based on experience, gifts, and fit.

Shared Responsibilities:

• Serve as a public face and advocate for Children’s Ministry within the church body.
• Welcome new families and shepherd their connection process at Monterey.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with and between children and families.
• Design and organize family events, seasonal programs, and special nights (e.g., Pumpkin Trail, Merge Retreat, Summit Camp).
• Coordinate transitional ministries strategically (Early Childhood → Elementary, Preteen → Teen).
• Maintain safety protocols and check-in systems.
• Attend staff meetings, collaborate with other ministry areas, and support church-wide events.
• Contribute to calendar planning, budgeting, and program development.
• Recruit, equip, and encourage volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Distinct Responsibilities: 

• Take primary responsibility for programmatic elements unique to Elementary ministry, including Sunday and Wednesday programs, curriculum planning, and classroom support.
• Lead preparation of teaching materials and logistics for Warehouse Worship (Elementary).
• Provide direct support and communication to parents of elementary-aged children.
• Support transitions from Elementary into Youth Ministry (“Merge” preteen ministry).

Professional Qualifications:

• College degree and preferred 3+ years of experience in children’s ministry or related field.
• Strong relational and organizational skills.
• Passion for early childhood or elementary spiritual development.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers.
• Flexible, dependable, and creative.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset.

Personal Qualifications:

• A genuine love for children and joy in seeing them grow in faith.
• Able to model Christlike relationships with both children and adults.
• Warm and approachable presence that creates safety, trust, and belonging.
• Spiritually grounded and emotionally mature.
• Invested in building relationships and discipling others.
• Eager to support and encourage teammates with humility and care.
• Team-oriented, willing to share ideas and contribute to a unified ministry vision.

Job Benefits

Housing Allowance (in accordance with IRS clergy provisions)

Health Insurance Coverage

403(b) Retirement Contribution

Half SECA Offset (to assist with self-employment tax obligations)

Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave)

Professional Development Support (conferences, training, and resources for ongoing growth)

Application Information

Submit resume to searchteam@montereychurch.com