Job Description

Christ United Methodist Church Quad Cities

EAST MOLINE, Illinois 61244

Part Time , On-Site

Role: To guide planning and development of programs of Christian Education for children, youth and their families.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Development: Design and implement age-appropriate, biblically-based curriculum for Sunday school, children's church, and special events, plan spiritually enriching activities, and work with Outreach Committee to plan VBS.
• Worship Service: Assist in worship service by leading children’s time; and attend worship service and church events, while encouraging children, youth and families to do likewise (lead by example).
• Volunteer Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, motivate, and support a team of teachers and helpers.
• Child Safety & Environment: Ensure a secure, welcoming, and nurturing atmosphere, implementing safety policies and background checks.
• Parent & Family Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents, coordinate family events, and provide resources for faith at home.
• Pastoral Care: Offer care and support to children, youth and their families, modeling Christian values.
• Administration: Manage the children and youth's ministry budget, resources, and promotional communication.
• Church Integration: Collaborate with other church staff to integrate children and youth's ministry into the broader church mission; and attend weekly meeting with staff for prayer and planning.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Belief in Jesus as Savior and evidence of a relationship with God; Understanding of United Methodist theology. 
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, especially when building trust with children  and their families
• Passion for sharing biblical, gospel-centered messages to young people
• Desire to equip and encourage families as the primary spiritual leaders of their children 
• Excellent organizational skills for managing events, programing, and teams of people
• Availability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and long hours
• Two or more years of experience in leading and teaching children and youth ministry programs or pursuing a degree in early childhood education, child development or a related field

Organization: Christ United Methodist Church Quad Cities

Contact: Nancy J Vanvoltenburg

Phone: 3097552508

Closing Date: 01/30/2026

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