5th & 6th Grade Director/Pastor - Northview Church
Carmel, IN
About the Job
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The 5th & 6th Grade Pastor’s primary responsibility is to lead, manage, and develop the 5th & 6th grade students at Northview’s Carmel campus. This job requires weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday. This is an Exempt Full-Time position in the Northview Students Ministry and reports to the Carmel Northview Students Pastor (7th/8th Grade Pastor).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Gives Ministry Away
- Shows commitment to Cultural Standards
- Develops and delivers weekly messages for 5th & 6th programs
- Manages 5th & 6th volunteers
- Provides oversight of 5th & 6th special events, retreats, etc.
- Develops curriculum as needed
- Attends weekly staff meetings and service planning meetings
- Provides pastoral care and guidance to students and parents
- Is available for service hosting and baptisms
- Identifies and develops leaders in students and adults
- Recruits, trains, leads and motivates 5th & 6th volunteers
- Takes initiative in building relationships, conducting regular informational/training sessions, and showing appreciation to volunteers
- Helps create and develop a culture that embraces the values, purposes and directions of Student Ministry
- Attends a service each week to stay in tune with the direction of Northview and to continue to develop spiritually
- Prays regularly for Northview’s leadership, volunteers, and students
- Pursues regular contact and relationship building with students and their parents
- Ensures safety of students by identifying and implementing appropriate risk management and training practices
- Responds to emails and voicemails within 24 hours
- Oversees weekend services
- Coordinates Northview Students events with other ministries
- Attends Huddle meeting
- Coordinates with outreach to plan opportunities for families to give and serve within Northview Students
- Strives to improve personal and professional skills by looking for and participating in learning opportunities
- Performs related duties as assigned by manager
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position works with volunteers and must have an understanding that volunteers are key to the ministry of the church. The employee must have a heart to recruit, train, equip and support volunteers in fulfilling their roles. This position may supervise Northview Student Residents or Fellows, providing them with guidance and mentorship.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in a related field from a four-year college or university plus three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Related experience includes working with middle school students, experience in teaching, managing people, and leading volunteers.