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Horton United Methodist Church announces an opening for administrative secretary to the Pastor beginning July 22, 2013.  We welcome resumes from persons with the following skills: excellent phone and communication abilities, excellent computer skills (Windows 7 and 8, excel, and powerpoint.)  Website maintenance skills are a plus.   The position requires 16 hours each week.  For a full job description, please contact the church office at  785-486-2349.  Persons interested may send their cover letter and resume’ to Horton United Methodist Church, Attn:  Rev. Caren Loper, 130 E 10th St., Horton, Ks  66439.

Valley View United Methodist Church in Overland Park has an opening for a part-time Director of Children and Family Ministry. The position reports to the senior pastor or co-pastors. Download a detailed job description here.

The director’s primary responsibility is for the development and implementation of the vision, strategy and tactical elements for all programs, activities and educational aspects related to ministry opportunities for children, newborn through 5th grade, and their families to grow in relationship with Christ.

Specifically, responsibilities include Sunday Morning ministries of Children’s Sunday School, Children’s Time, Nursery and Toddler Care, Parent Chat and Family Experience (FX); Other Weekday Ministry Events like Family Fun/Activity Nights; Special Seasonal Ministry Events such as Children’s Christmas Program; and Summer Ministries like Vacation Bible School and Summer Fun Days.

The director will relate to the ministries and oversee the directors of the nursery and childcare.

Skills and Competencies Needed:

• The Children/Family Ministry Director should be able to communicate his/her own personal faith formation and knowledge of how to equip others to serve.
• Previous background in working with children and/or family faith formation. A degree or evidence of educational credits in education, Christian Education, and/or spiritual formation would be a benefit.
• Have an obvious working knowledge and familiarity with current trends in children’s ministry and/or elementary education
• Have the ability to both lead and partner as a servant with volunteers and staff
• Possess organizational skills necessary for preparation of materials and organization of events and meetings by agreed upon deadlines
• Competency demonstrated in leadership skills and collaborative planning Committed to developing team relationships
• Committed to Intergenerational Ministry
• Support and integrate the vision for ministry of Valley View United Methodist Church to Experience, Grow, and Share the Love of Jesus to Make Disciples for the Transformation of the World
• Provide references who can attest to each of these qualities
• Pass a criminal background check

Valley View United Methodist Church has a worshipping congregation of nearly 400. Church facilities include a full, wood floor gymnasium and classroom space for the only program in the area licensed for Preschool, Day Care, and Parent’s Day Out. Two different, outstanding worship opportunities provide a draw for new families, as well.

Contact Dee Hetlinger, Business Administrator, at 913-642-4400 or office@valleyviewumc.org for more information. Resumes may be sent to: Valley View United Methodist Church, 8412 W. 95th ST, Overland Park, KS 66212

St. Paul’s Preschool and Children’s Day Out is searching for an additional classroom aide to work to this ministry with young children. Download the job description here.   We are also searching for a new Director. 

Our morning only program is designed to encourage each child’s natural curiosity and includes unique components such as Art Studio, Jesus and Me, and Music. Located on acres of beautiful wooded campus, our curriculum also includes nature ina very hands on way!

If you know of anyone that you would consider an excellent candidate, please refer them to the Employment link on our website or they may contact Sandra Cox, Pastor of Faith Formation, 913.268.9551. We invite your prayers as we search for this very significant ministry leader.

St. Paul’s Preschool and Children’s Day Out is searching for a new Director to provide dynamic leadership to this ministry with young children. We are also searching for an additional classroom Aide.

Our morning only program is designed to encourage each child’s natural curiosity and includes unique components such as Art Studio, Jesus and Me, and Music. Located on acres of beautiful wooded campus, our curriculum also includes nature ina very hands on way!

If you know of anyone that you would consider an excellent candidate, please refer them to the Employment link on our website or they may contact Sandra Cox, Pastor of Faith Formation, 913.268.9551. We invite your prayers as we search for this very significant ministry leader.

Job Description for Director, St. Paul’s UMC Preschool and Children’s Day Out

• Develop curriculum and teaching methods that will encourage childrens natural curiosity, foster confidence in their own abilities, and develop a life-long love of learning.
• Assist teachers and staff individually in creating and achieving professional goals so they will continue to enhance their skills.
• Resource curriculum needs for teachers and provide assistance in assessing students needs.
• Foster an environment that creates a team with teachers, staff, and parents.
• Maintain open, consistent, and effective communication with parents.
• Oversee daily operations of the preschool.
• Assure that the facilities and the program are in 100% compliance with licensing regulations (as outlined by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment) and that staff maintains required credentials.
• Provide strategic and administrative leadership for the preschool and its unique programs of Art, Music, Nature, and Spiritual Education by leading the effort to market that vision in the community and creating and executing an annual budget that allows for the implementation of that vision.

• Participate in church staff meetings and Childrens Education Committee meetings, as appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Pastor of Faith Formation, coordinate the use of shared space.
• Network with other early childhood program directors in the community.

• Associates Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Two (2) years of classroom teaching experience in a licensed preschool. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both oral and written.
• Computer knowledge including Word, Publisher, and Excel. 

Garden City First United Methodist Church is seeking a full-time director of Youth Ministries. This person should be a committed Christian who has demonstrated spiritual maturity, an ability to relate to young people, and a call from God to share the love of Christ with youth and their families. This person will be self-motivated with a passion and energy to reach middle school and high school youth by creating an open and inviting community where issues of Christian spirituality can be explored. This person will be an effective communicator, who is willing and able to speak and listen on matters of faith. The full job description can be downloaded here. If interested in applying send your resume to Pastor David Bell at dbellumc@cox.net.