Job Openings
Oakville Campus
Canaan Kids
We’re hiring an Oakville Director of Children’s Ministries!
The Director of Children’s Ministries is responsible for the spiritual growth and development of kids from birth through 5th grade, helping every child who walks through our doors know and follow Jesus.
This role leads our weekend kids’ services and special events, builds and develops a team of volunteers, and helps parents disciple their kids at home. The Director serves alongside our staff team in fellowship, encouragement, and prayer, under the leadership of the Elders and the Senior Pastor.
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12)
If that sounds like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you.
Lead. Equip. Partner.
As Director of Children’s Ministries, you’ll oversee every part of Canaan Kids at our Oakville campus, making sure our weekend kids’ services and special events keep getting better.
What the role includes
Preparing curriculum and managing classrooms
Recruiting, training, developing, and scheduling volunteers
Overseeing the operational and financial side of children’s ministry
Leading weekend children’s services and periodic special events
Equipping parents to disciple their kids at home
Who we’re looking for
Faith: A born-again, baptized follower of Jesus and member of Canaan Baptist Church, with experience in ministry.
Leadership: A big-picture planner, ministry partner, coach, and motivator who leads staff and volunteers in carrying out our children’s ministry vision.
Coaching & Training: Able to train volunteers and staff to teach, lead, disciple, and share the Gospel with kids, and to help parents disciple their kids at home.
Creativity: Always looking for real, tangible ways to show kids God’s love through teaching, décor, curriculum, and more.
Organization & Planning: Able to recruit, train, schedule, and manage all children’s ministry volunteers.
Relational & Hospitable: Ready to be the “face” of our children’s ministry, connecting with kids and parents so they feel at home.
Communication: A clear communicator in person, in writing, and online, able to share vision and instructions with volunteers and families.
How to apply
We’d love to hear from you! Here’s how to apply:
Fill out the employment application using the Apply Now button below.
Email your completed application and your resume to resumes@canaanstl.org.
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