Director of
Children’s Formation

Church of the Cross, Austin, TX

 
 

COTC is a young and growing Anglican church in Northeast Austin composed of about 250 active worshippers. As a community of many young families, children are a numerous and important part of our community. From our beginning six years ago, the care and formation of children has been a priority and strength of our common life. We value children as members of our community and long to see them formed as disciples of Jesus, rooted in Scripture, guided by ancient practices of the church, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

We are looking for an individual with a heart for Jesus, His church, and the care and formation of children in the Gospel. Our desire is that this person would play a significant role in helping to raise up the children of COTC in the knowledge of the Gospel and God’s love, equipping them to be ministers of God’s grace to the world.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Is a disciple of Jesus who loves and obeys God (Matthew 22:37-38; Luke 9:23), loves the church and longs for more people to know Christ.

  • Is passionate about the formation of children in the Gospel and as members of the body of Christ.

  • Enjoys children and people, is able to teach kids and lead others

  • Is highly self-motivated, works well independently, enjoys problem solving, organization, and long-range planning.

  • Takes prayer seriously and has a heart for worship, including liturgical Anglican worship.

  • Is affable, warm, creative, hospitable, flexible, and loyal.

  • Is, or is willing to become, an active participant in the life of COTC, wholeheartedly embracing our vision, values, and theological convictions.

Role Responsibilities

We see this role having three primary areas of responsibility: leadership of our weekly children’s ministry, the equipping of families, and reaching out.

Leadership of The Garden (consists of Seeds (ages 0-2), Seedlings (ages 3-5), Sprouts (K-Gr. 3), and Roots (Gr. 4-6))

  • Recruiting, interviewing, and vetting paid employees to work in the nursery.

  • Creating weekly lessons plans for Seedlings, Sprouts, and Roots; the plans should form a comprehensive and cohesive curriculum that attends to children’s whole discipleship in the Gospel through their various stages of development.

  • Providing direction and support to our team of lay leaders; our hope is for The Garden to be “staff-supported” with the director working alongside a team of dedicated and empowered volunteers.

  • Ensuring all workers are trained and working in conjunction with COTC values and expectations during worship and other gatherings (home groups, retreats, classes)..

  • Director will be responsible for all volunteers and workers are being properly vetted and trained, adhering to our diocesan policies regarding the protection of children.

  • Coordinating weekly setup and tear down of the children’s space with staff and volunteers.

  • Being the “face” of The Garden, engaging with volunteers, families, etc. as needed

Equipping of families

  • Resourcing parents, helping to equip them in the discipleship of children within the home

  • With the rector, planning and implementing education opportunities and strategies for families (e.g. courses, workshops, materials).

Reaching out

  • Leading our summer A Rocha “Creation Care Camp”, held in June for 30 children from COTC and the neighborhood beyond

  • Developing other opportunities for engagement with kids and families

Salary, Vacation, and Holidays

This is a part-time position that will require approximately 20 hours a week. Salary will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

The Director of Children’s Formation will answer to the Rector. There will be an annual job performance evaluation, along with annual compensation adjustments based on the recommendation of the rector to the Parish Council.

We invite qualified applicants prayerfully to consider submitting a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three references via email to: kimberly@cotcaustin.org.