Now Hiring: Children’s Music Coordinator
Round Hill Community Church seeks a part-time Children’s Music Coordinator to join our vibrant staff team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the music program for children and youth, creating engaging and joyful musical experiences for kids of all ages, helping them grow in their faith and creativity. You'll collaborate with a supportive team, organize rehearsals and performances, and create an environment where every child can shine. Send resumes to Leslie Kons, Director of Music & Digital Ministry [click here to email]. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our youngest members through the power of music!
Job Description
CHILDREN’S MUSIC COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Director of Music
STATUS: Part Time
FLSA: Non-exempt
HOURS: 3-5/week
Job Summary:
The Children’s Music Coordinator is an essential part of the children’s and music teams of Round Hill Community Church, strengthening the Christian faith of children and youth through music. Proficient in many styles and genres of music, the Coordinator creates a vibrant, compelling program of music enrichment and education, incorporating movement and fun at every turn. The Coordinator collaborates with and works as a team player with other church staff members to facilitate the overall work of the church.
Essential Functions:
In cooperation with the Director of Children’s Ministries and pastoral staff, oversees music ministry of children and youth, including supervision of volunteers and collaboration with part-time teachers
Plan and administer weekly music education and enrichment for the children and youth of Round Hill Community Church. This is currently planned to occur during Sunday morning church school (10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
Provide a positive educational, spiritual, and musically excellent environment for our children and youth
Teach music fundamentals, sound vocal technique, and singing through a variety of games, activities, and songs.
Incorporate movement and instruments in the lessons
Work closely with Director of Music and Director of Children’s Ministries in creating strategic growth of Children and Youth Ministry
Plan, rehearse, and facilitate children and youth music in worship at a frequency determined in collaboration with Director of Music and Director of Children’s Ministries
Administrative Responsibilities:
Responds to concerns of youth and their parents in a timely and sensitive manner.
Communicates necessary worship information to the church office, Director of Music, Music Committee, and other personnel as needed.
Communicate effectively with parents, Director of Music, and staff to build community and successful collaborations for the growth of arts and music at Round Hill Community Church
Plans and administers the Children and Youth Music budget based upon church guidelines
Makes annual budget recommendations for inclusion in the church budget
Other Responsibilities:
Lead Children's Message in worship service on an occasional basis, incorporating music and congregational singing
Assist in planning and leadership of the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant (early December)
Provide music programming for annual summer Vacation Bible School (mid-August)
Attend special events held by the church
Minimum Qualifications:
Energetic and passionate in dealing with children
Minimum of Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music. Experience equal to this may be considered.
5+ years of experience in church and/or school teaching setting
Ability to work with and have a general knowledge of the developmental characteristics of children and middle and high school aged youth.
Certification in Orff and/or Dalcroze Eurythmics preferred but not required.
Proficiency at the piano and/or guitar
Basic computer skills
Excellent relational skills; ability to communicate one-on-one and in large groups with people of all ages