Director of Children’s & Family Ministries Westheights Community Church - Kitchener ONWestheights Community Church is a vibrant, progressive community church located in the westside of the City of Kitchener. The church was planted in the late 1970’s when a group of peoplewith a desire to reach out to a rapidly growing area of the city began meeting. Since then, theWestheights story has been one of growth and innovation as the congregation strives to be acontemporary Anabaptist expression of the Kingdom of God in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Position Summary The Director of Children’s & Family Ministries helps children and families grow in faith bycreating welcoming, safe, and meaningful experiences. This role supports and trains volunteers,works closely with parents, and leads ministries that connect faith to everyday life at church andat home.
Role Type: Part-Time (30 hours/week)
Schedule: To be determined. Includes availability for Team Meeting (Tuesday 12-1:30pm) withavailability for occasional evening meetings.
Sunday Requirement: 9:00am-1:00pm
Key Responsibilities 1. Weekly Programminga. Plan and lead creative, Jesus-centred weekly Sunday morning programs for
b. Select and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that reflects the church’s
values and vision. Regularly review and evaluate curriculum for effectiveness,alignment with values, and developmental appropriateness.
c. Oversee engaging activities and lessons that nurture children’s spiritual growthand encourage participation in worship.
d. Ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment through effective classroommanagement, check-in/check-out procedures, and emergency preparedness.
e. Coordinate volunteer leaders, classroom setup, and cleanup to ensure smoothweekly operations.
f. Model and encourage faith formation through interactive teaching,relationship-building, and hands-on learning experiences.
g. Develop and implement a multi-year vision for children’s ministry that aligns withthe church’s overall mission and priorities, and implement programming tosupport this vision.
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Evaluate and adapt programs based on attendance, feedback, and spiritualimpact.
2. Partnering with Parentsa. Foster a culture where parents are seen and supported as the primary influence
in their children’s faith, working alongside the church as trusted partners.
b. Communicate clearly and consistently with parents through regular emails and
other appropriate channels, keeping them informed and engaged.
c. Provide practical resources and opportunities that equip parents to nurture faith
at home and through everyday life.
d. Offer guidance and support for families navigating challenges that impact
children (faith questions, anxiety, grief, family change), in partnership withpastoral staff when appropriate.
a. Build and support a healthy team of volunteers through encouragement, prayer,
and regular relational check-ins.
b. Recruit, equip, and mentor volunteers, helping them grow in confidence, skill, and
care for children and families.
c. Provide training and explicit materials so volunteers are well-prepared and
supported in their roles.
d. Foster volunteer well-being through rhythms of appreciation, feedback, and
sustainable scheduling in collaboration with ministry leaders.
e. Work collaboratively with ministry leaders to develop volunteer schedules that are
realistic, sustainable, and attentive to the well‑being of volunteers.
4. Other:
a. Administer Westheights Protection Plan with respect to the Children's Ministry.
b. Provide financial oversight of ministry budgets that is marked by integrity and
stewardship.
c. Promote and encourage children and their families to participate in the life of
Westheights Community Church outside of age specific programming.
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Participate in leadership meetings to coordinate children’s ministry with other
church programs.
Qualifications & Core Competencies Pastoral Heart: A desire to shepherd volunteers, moving beyond "task management" torelational care.
Passion: A desire to see children and families encounter Jesus and grow as hisfollowers
Effective communicator: solid communication skills (verbal and written) and ability toprovide clear, informative and inspirational messaging to children, parents, and
Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with sound systems, projection software, and virtualmeeting platforms.
Administrative Clarity: Mastery of Planning Center and the ability to manage complexschedules and project timelines.
Collaborative Spirit: A high-level of emotional intelligence when working with pastoralstaff and diverse volunteer teams.
Experience & Ability: Proven track record in leading a children’s ministry or similarprogram (paid or unpaid). This includes hands-on experience teaching and managinggroups of children across all age levels, with the ability to model effective engagementand classroom management techniques for volunteers.
Basic Requirements Personal relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by the fruits of the Spirit
Personal integrity above reproach, self-motivated, goal-oriented, team player, flexible
Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth; formal or informal theological
education is considered a strong asset.
Affirmed leadership abilities
Be in agreement with the Be In Christ Church of Canada Core Values and Articles of
Faith and Doctrine
Willing and able to become a member of Westheights Community Church
Adaptive Support We operate as a collaborative team; as such, the Lead Pastor may assign other duties asneeded to support the evolving mission and health of the church. We are committed tomaintaining a sustainable workload and will regularly review these tasks to ensure the roleremains balanced, focused, and life-giving.
Compensation Salary Range - TBD

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📌 Director of Children's & Family Ministries (Westheights Community Church, Kitchener) (Ontario)
🏢 Be In Christ Church of Canada
📍 Ontario