Director of School Ministries

Position Title: Director of School Ministries Mission and Vision of Prince of Peace Guided by the mission of Jesus to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20), Prince of Peace builds disciples of Jesus who KNOW GOD – GROW TOGETHER – SERVE THE WORLD. Vision of Prince of Peace School Ministries The Department of School Ministries seeks to fulfill Prince of Peace’s vision to SERVE THE WORLD by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed through excellence in education with young children and their families. General Responsibilities The Director of School Ministries will support the mission and vision of Prince of Peace and be specifically responsible for the leadership of all school ministries. As a key member of the church leadership team, the Director reports to and collaborates directly with the senior pastor. The Director of School Ministries: • Provides visionary and strategic leadership to preschool, kindergarten, extended care, and camp ministries through excellent, play-based education and care in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. • Oversees and directs all operational aspects of school ministries: budgeting, recruiting/hiring of staff/volunteers, facility oversight, licensure/accreditation, and communications. • Leads, equips, and empowers staff and volunteers to execute all aspects and programs of the school ministries department, to include development of ministry action teams for specific ministry areas (e.g., alumni/donor relations, marketing, accessibility, etc.) • Discerns and pursues innovative opportunities to expand, adapt, and re-envision school ministries to serve the changing needs of families in the community while aligning with the overall vision of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. • Collaborates with the lead staff to integrate all school ministries into the church's overall vision, building meaningful connections to welcome young families into the church for care, community, and mission.

Qualifications • A demonstrated, deep commitment to following Christ with a heart for ministering to young children and their families. • Bachelor's or master's degree in education or related field. • Experience working in a team environment to discern and set ministry priorities. • Ability to implement and operate programs with autonomy, initiative, fiscal responsibility, and innovation. • Skilled in written and oral communications. • Gifted in interpersonal skills, with an ability to relate well to staff, church members, families, and children while maintaining a high level of trust and confidentiality. • Is or willing to become a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.