We are hiring for our Children’s Ministry Team

Job Title: Director of After School Center

Job Overview: The After-School Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the church’s After-School Program, ensuring a safe, structured, relational, and Christ-centered environment where children and families are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

This position combines operational leadership, volunteer management, family engagement, and community relationship-building to strengthen the overall impact of the ministry within the neighborhood.This role will focus on utilizing strong administrative and operational skills to support and strengthen our ministry.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative & Program Leadership

  • Provide overall leadership and oversight for the After-School Program

  • Develop and maintain effective systems, schedules, and daily program operations

  • Oversee program logistics including activities, homework support, recreation, reading and math

  • Maintain attendance records, incident documentation, and program organization

  • Ensure all safety procedures, child protection policies, and supervision standards are followed

  • Manage ministry supplies, resources, and program materials

  • Help evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth and improvement

  • Assist in planning outreach events, family events, and seasonal programming

 

Relational Leadership

  • Build strong, consistent relationships with children and families participating in the program

  • Provide mentorship, encouragement, and behavioral support for students

  • Cultivate a welcoming culture of respect, belonging, consistency, and care

  • Support students and families navigating difficult circumstances with compassion and wisdom

  • Foster positive relationships with volunteers, creating a healthy and encouraging team culture

  • Serve as a visible and relational presence within the neighborhood and church community

 

Volunteer Leadership

  • Recruit, coordinate, train, and support volunteers serving in the After-School Program

  • Provide clear communication, scheduling, and expectations for volunteers

  • Ensure volunteers are properly equipped and supported in their roles

  • Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive volunteer engagement

 

Family & Community Engagement

  • Maintain ongoing communication and relationships with parents and guardians

  • Serve as a primary contact for family concerns, questions, and participation

  • Build and maintain relationships with local schools, community organizations, and ministry partners

  • Represent the ministry positively within the neighborhood and broader community

  • Help connect families with church ministries, resources, and opportunities for involvement

Qualifications:

  • Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with That Neighborhood Church’s statement of faith

  • Experience working with children, youth, families, or community-based programs

  • Strong leadership, relational, and organizational skills

  • Ability to lead teams and build healthy volunteer culture

  • Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment

  • Trauma-informed care training or experience is a plus

  • Passion for serving children and families in a ministry-centered environment

Hours & Compensation:

  • Full-time position 32 hours /4-day work week)

  • Compensation based on experience and qualifications

  • Supportive, faith-driven ministry environment

  • Opportunities for leadership development and ministry growth

To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to shellyb@thatneighborhoodchurch.com