5th & 6th Grade Director/Pastor - Northview Church

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.