Full Time Childrens Minister Associate

Categories Bible Expires: 18th November, 2025 Texas

Job Summary: The Children’s Minister (Associate) will work alongside the Children’s Minister (Lead) to nurture a Christ-centered, engaging, and safe environment for children birth through 5th grade. This role will emphasize either Early Childhood or Elementary, depending on the individual’s strengths and the team’s needs. Reports to Children’s Minister (Lead). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Children’s Minister (Lead) to ensure cohesive ministry across all age levels.
• Take lead responsibility for Sunday and Wednesday programs, curriculum planning, classroom support, and volunteer coordination within assigned age group.
• Prepare teaching materials and coordinate logistics for either Warehouse Worship (Elementary) or Children’s Worship (Early Childhood).
• Communicate effectively with parents and families within assigned age group.
• Participate in planning, brainstorming, and calendar development.

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) in coordination with Children’s Minister (Lead). 
• Coordinate transitional ministries strategically (i.e. Early Childhood to Elementary, and Preteen to Teen) depending on assigned age group
• Maintain safety protocols and check-in systems.
• Attend staff meetings, coordinate with other ministry areas, and support church-wide events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Qualifications:

• College degree and preferred 2+ 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 with a willingness to collaborate, 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