Elementary (1st – 5th Grades) Director

The Elementary Director will provide direct oversight, administration, and spiritual guidance for the Elementary ministry (1st – 5th grades), of Purcellville Baptist Church, under the guidance of the Discipleship Pastor.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Discipleship Pastor.
Specific Responsibilities
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Intentional development of ministry by
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Determining activities for Elementary students on Sunday mornings
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Determining activities for families of Elementary students during the week
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Develop a team of volunteers to lead the Elementary ministry during all services on Sunday.
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Attend church services regularly.
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Implement curriculum that fits into the church-wide vision.
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Oversee the recruitment of the necessary volunteer staffing for the Elementary ministry.
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Schedule teachers as required and perform the teaching to back up the volunteer teaching positions.
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Provide leadership and training for the various levels of volunteer staffing.
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Provide ministry through counsel and prayer in accordance to the church’s teachings and practices to the parents/guardians of the Elementary students as needed.
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Ensure adherence to all mandated child protection policies.
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Ensure facility and equipment is maintained at a high level of safety and cleanliness.
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Partner with and support church-wide events related to discipleship.
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Play a main leadership role in annual ministry events.
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Attending and participating in staff meetings.
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Continue to receive spiritual training by attending the Weekly Staff Devotional and apply the teachings of the church to your life.
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Community ministry involvement.
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All other duties as assigned that further the mission and vision of Purcellville Baptist Church.
Education
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields of children ministry or education.
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Previous experience in vocational ministry.
Qualification + Experience
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Be a Spirit-led person of prayer committed to moving the Elementary ministry to abundant life in Christ.
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Production of teaching material and curriculum.
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Communication skills in various formats (digital, social media, interpersonal, etc).
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
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Critical Thinking.
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Ability to monitor ministry under guidance of Discipleship Pastor.
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Event coordination/planning.
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Management of volunteers (coaching, recruiting, training, scheduling, and ministry needs).
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Continual researching of other Ministry programs and spiritual trends.
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Attending and participating in staff meetings.
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Community ministry involvement.
Typical Week
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Department ministry (at least 35 hours per week)
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Staff Meetings (2 hours per week)
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Community Ministry involvement (4 hours per week)
Requirements
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Ability to monitor safety of students while in care to be aware of surroundings and to identify safety issues before and when they occur.
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Ability to respond to emergency situations that may include providing CPR or contacting help.
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Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time while discipling, teaching, or waiting through a student event.
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Ability to communicate with students and parents.
Salary Structure + Benefits
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Position is exempt (Ministerial) for labor management purposes
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Full Time with Benefits
Application
If you are interested in being a part of a team that will help create and implement a new curriculum and culture with the PBC Elementary Ministry, please go to www.purbap.org/employment to fill out an application.