Nursery & Children’s Director Job Description

Position: Nursery & Children’s Director
Reports To: Pastor
Hours: Part-Time (Flexible, including Sundays, Wednesdays, and special events)
Location: Holly Springs Baptist Church, Pickens, SC

Position Overview: Holly Springs is seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery & Children’s Director to oversee and coordinate the ministry for our youngest members (infants – 5th Grade). This role is vital in creating a loving, safe, and Christ-centered environment where children can experience God’s love while their parents engage in worship and church activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary Ministries.

• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to ensure adequate staffing for nursery, preschool, and elementary programs.

• Foster a warm and welcoming environment that prioritizes the safety, care, and spiritual development of young children.

  Childcare & Curriculum

• Implement and oversee age-appropriate, Bible-based curriculum for nursery, preschool, and elementary children during Sunday School and service times.

• Ensure that all lessons, activities, and playtime reflect the church’s mission and values.

Safety & Administrative Duties

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for nursery, preschool, and elementary-aged children.

• Ensure all childcare volunteers adhere to child protection policies and proper background checks have been completed and are up to date for all nursery and children volunteers.

• Set up and maintain an accountability system for nursery drop-off and pick-up.

• Coordinate with the church staff to support special events, holiday services, and outreach programs requiring childcare.

• Organize, plan, and oversee yearly

  Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, and Vacation Bible School (VBS).

• Plan summer activities (2-3 activities).

Parental & Volunteer Engagement

• Develop relationships with parents, providing encouragement and support in their child’s spiritual journey.

• Communicate updates, policies, and upcoming events with parents and volunteers.

• Encourage and equip volunteers to serve with excellence through ongoing training and appreciation efforts.

Qualifications & Skills

• A deep love for Christ and a heart for children’s ministry.

• Experience in early childhood education, childcare, or church ministry preferred.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to recruit, train, and encourage volunteers.

• Understanding of child development and how to create an engaging, faith-based environment.

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).