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Nursery Attendant, Sunday Mornings

St Martin of Tours Episcopal Church is seeking a Nursery Attendant to care for infants and toddlers in the nursery on Sunday mornings.

The position is from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on Sunday mornings. Compensation for the position is $60 per week.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Creating a safe, positive and nurturing environment in the nursery.
• Being attentive to parents’ instructions and needs.
• Diapering and toilet assistance as needed.
• Distribution of a snack as necessary.
• Keeping the nursery area safe and toys clean and orderly.
• Monitoring nursery supplies and requesting supplies as necessary.

Requirements:

• Completion of Safe Church, Safe Communities, a program to prevent sexual misconduct in the church.
• Background Check
• Written agreement to abide by diocesan Safe Church policies and procedures.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT

423-892-9131

St Martin of Tours Episcopal Church

7547 East Brainerd Road

Chattanooga, TN 37421

WWW.STMARTINSEC.ORG/HIRING

Date Posted: March 2026

Position: Director of Children’s Ministries

Scheduled Work Hours: 40 hours/week

Classification: Salaried

Benefits: Medical Insurance/403b Participation/Continuing Ed funding

Reports To: Associate Rector

General Description:

The Director of Children’s Ministries will oversee Christian Formation and Programming for birth through fifth grade.

Job Description

The Director of Children’s Ministries is a 40 hr/wk, lay staff member who leads all activities of the parish for children birth through 5th grade, and oversees the Assistant Children’s Director and the nursery staff. Children’s Ministry supports and nurtures the spirits of the youngest among our community. Leading, guiding, and growing with young children encourages healthy relationships with Jesus, Church and self that will, with God’s help, continue into youth and adulthood. This person, along with the Youth Director, also facilitates intergenerational and family opportunities and supports the integration of children into parish life as full members of the church.

This minister will report directly to the Associate Rector, and collaborate with the clergy, Assistant Children’s Director, church staff, and volunteers. This position is required to be on-site on Sundays (4-6 hours) for services and activities, attend weekly staff meetings, and meet regularly with the Associate Rector.

The ideal candidate will maintain direct and timely communication with co-workers, parents, staff and volunteers. They are responsible, reliable, professional, creative, collaborative, organized, able to meet deadlines with quality work, flexible, patient and solution-oriented. The ideal candidate will understand children, and meet them where they are, will advocate for a sense of fun AND prayerful attention to a life centered in Jesus. We will also ask each candidate how they sustain and we can continue to support

their spiritual life, including the role of prayer, scripture, formation, community, and growth in faith.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Curriculum Development:

● Current training in or willingness to be trained in Godly Play, Level I and II

● Plan and oversee tweens Sunday school (3-5th grade)

● Developing our curriculum for Children’s Church during the 10:30 service (~ 10-30 children, ages 4 through 5th grade)

● Nursery formation

● Recruit, train and encourage all children’s ministry volunteers and support staff, ensuring all required Safe Church training and background checks are completed as required.

● Research current curriculum trends

● Review, purchase, and edit curricula for all classes

● Create crafts and activities

● In collaboration with Assistant Director, ensure all instructions, lessons, and supplies are in each classroom weekly

● Ensure all children’s classes comply with Safe Church requirements regarding leadership and staffing

● Plan for monthly Date Night for nursery – 5th grade

● Participate in yearly continuing education to maintain working knowledge of current children’s ministry trends and best practices

● Update posted information, décor and bulletin boards

● Research and provide seasonal (and as needed/requested) family formation at-home resources

● Maintain the children’s and parenting resource library, and encourage family use

● Develop a program of regular parenting information sessions, and, in collaboration with the Associate Rector and Youth Director, create regular opportunities for parent connection and fellowship

● Plan and adapt programs and care, as needed, in cooperation with parents for children with special requirements, including physical, dietary and developmental differences.

Pastoral and Relational Expectations:

● Form pastoral connections with children and their families, coordinating with the Associate Rector, Priest-in-Charge/Rector, and Youth Director to provide family support.

● Be available to meet with parents as needed for pastoral support or questions related to formation at home

● Maintain a high level of confidentiality with information disclosed by families and/or clergy, staff, ministry volunteers and parishioners.

● Attend services and events where families are typically present.

● We encourage active membership in the FORMA Network for Christian Formation, and growing and maintaining relationships with diocesan and area Children’s Ministry Directors

Administrative Responsibilities:

● Attend weekly Staff Meetings

● Coordinate with other staff concerning scheduling, programs, and shared initiatives

● Communicate regularly with parents and families, including weekly family newsletter; contribute content for parish communications (bulletin, weekly email, social media)

● Oversee the children’s ministry budget and allocate funds as needed across ministry areas

● Hire, train, and supervise all nursery and childcare staff

● Manage all ‘Safe Church, Safe Communities’ responsibilities, including training, record-keeping for staff, clergy, volunteers, and Vestry members, and communication with the diocesan liaison

● Coordinate with the sexton and building supervisor to maintain all children’s areas of the church

● Purchase and maintain supplies (arts and crafts, cleaning supplies, Godly Play materials, etc.)

● Perform other administrative duties as assigned

In collaboration with the Youth Director and Assistant Children’s Director:

●Plan and carry out children’s programming for seasonal and holiday events, including Mardi Gras children’s activities and childcare; Children’s Lenten and Easter programming; the Easter Egg Hunt; All Hallows’ Eve “Boo Bash”; Advent programs; and the annual Christmas Pageant

● Quarterly intergenerational family fun events, in collaboration with the Youth Director and clergy

● Regularly scheduled Youth and Children’s Sundays, planned with the Youth Director, featuring significant leadership roles for children and youth in the main worship service

● Annual baptism and Eucharist formation offerings for children, coordinated with adult and youth confirmation classes

Qualifications

Required:

● A Christian committed to Jesus Christ, and to the church as the Body of Christ

● Demonstrated familiarity with Holy Scripture

● A passionate desire to help children and their parents discover the love of God and grow as members of the faith community.

● A creative and effective teacher of children, aware of various modes of learning and classroom management.

● Able to maintain healthy boundaries (personal and professional), including wise and responsible use of technology and social media.

Preferred:

● An understanding of and respect for the Episcopal/liturgical worship tradition.

● Experience evaluating the theology of curriculum and adapting as needed.

● Promote children’s involvement in every aspect of church community and life.

Education and Experience

● Undergraduate degree (with preference for Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, or Elementary or Special Education) or at least two years’ relevant experience, demonstrating an ability to grow and sustain a vibrant children’s ministry

Other Requirements

● Employment is contingent on a successful completion of diocesan background check.

● Three references are required, including at least one personal and one professional reference.

● Upon hiring, complete the Diocesan Safe Church certification process, if not already certified.

● Participate in annual continuing education/professional development in consultation with the Associate Rector and approval of the Vestry.

Compensation and Benefits

The position is a 40 hrs/wk nonexempt salaried position with health benefits, 403b participation, holidays and paid time off (PTO), and annual continuing education allowance. Initial annual budgeted salary is $45,000 with future potential for growth.

What We Offer

Ascension is a growing congregation with a 2025 average Sunday attendance of 333. We have a vibrant music program, an emphasis on formation for all ages, and invested involvement in our community through participation in FISH Hospitality (Food) Pantries, Family Promise (emergency housing for families) and Justice Knox (justice advocacy). Our current staff work well together and enjoy each other’s company. As a staff, we value laughter, hope, clear communication, kindness and reliability. For more information, visit us online at www.knoxvilleascension.org.

To Apply:

We welcome questions about this position in advance of application. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and references to amy@knoxvilleascension.org with ‘Director of Children’s Ministries’ in the subject line.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. This position description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Date Posted: March 2026

Position: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Scheduled Work Hours: 40 hours/week

Classification: Salaried

Benefits: Medical Insurance/403b Participation/Continuing Ed funding

Reports To: Associate Rector

Job Description

The Youth Director is a 40 hr/wk, lay staff member who reports directly to the Associate Rector (pastor) and leads the Youth Ministries of the parish for 6th through 12th graders, as well as develops a Young Adult Ministry. The purpose of this position is to attract and shape youth and young adults toward a life of commitment to Jesus Christ by organizing, sustaining, and growing the Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the parish. This person also facilitates intergenerational opportunities and supports the integration of youth into parish life as full members of the church.

This Youth Director will collaborate with the Associate Rector, Priest-in-Charge/Rector (senior pastor), staff, and volunteers to live out this mission. This position is required to be on-site on Sundays (about 6-7 hours) for services and youth activities, attend weekly staff meetings, and meet regularly with the Associate Rector.

The ideal candidate would be someone who will maintain direct and timely communication with co-workers, youth, parents, staff and volunteers. They are responsible, reliable, and professional, creative, collaborative, organized, able to meet deadlines with quality work, flexible, patient and solution-oriented. The ideal candidate will understand youth, and advocate for a sense of fun AND prayerful attention to a life centered in Jesus. We will also ask each candidate how they sustain and we can continue to support their spiritual life, including the role of prayer, scripture, formation, community, and growth in faith.

Ascension is currently re-imagining our Middle and High School Youth program and curriculum and invites your active participation and creativity in that discernment process, as we seek to nurture spiritual growth in our young people. We have experienced recent growth in this age group, and we seek to build on that growth.

We also have interest and opportunity to develop a Young Adult (college and career age, 20s to 30s) ministry, and this position would be the point person for developing those relationships, as well as fellowship, study and outreach opportunities in conjunction with interested laypeople. We are close to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and receive a lot of interested graduate and recently-graduated students who we would like to offer more in the way of connection and community.

The specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Youth Program Formation:

● Set a yearly youth calendar at the beginning of each program year and communicate to the parish at least 3 months in advance.

● Communicate weekly with youth and their parents/legal guardians/families.

● Lead the evaluation and design of a core curriculum and develop supplemental curricula for grades 6 – 12th (as needed).

● Lead programming during Sunday School, or organize volunteers to do so (weekly).

● Plan and lead KnoxEY (Knoxville Episcopal Youth) programming on Sunday evening. KnoxEY is open to youth from all Knoxville-area congregations ages 6th-12th grade, and includes a regular Sunday evening program (during the academic year) of games and fellowship, a meal, and formation. Leadership includes hiring, training, supervision, and mentorship of 4-6 college-age program staff.

● Plan a monthly Friday night youth activity.

● Organize and lead confirmation activities in conjunction with clergy.

● Plan and organize youth mission/pilgrimage opportunities at least every other year.

● With the Director of Children’s Ministry, plan regularly scheduled Youth and Children’s Sundays, where children and youth have significant leadership roles within the main church service.

● Encourage youth to participate in Diocesan events such as Grace Point Camp, Happening, etc.

● Collaborate with the Children’s Director and lead special activities, including intergenerational programs and seasonal events such as Vacation Bible School, seasonal festivals, Parish Retreat weekend, Christmas Pageant, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.

● Intentionally recruit, train, and nurture adult leaders of youth and confirmand sponsors.

● Lead by example and hold themselves and others accountable.

● Engage in indoor and outdoor activities and games

● Plan and be available for weekly informal gatherings with high school students (coffee, breakfast, etc.)

● Plan and lead any needed youth-activity fundraisers.

Relationships

● Form pastoral connections with youth/young adults and their families, coordinating with the Associate Rector, Priest-in-Charge/Rector, and Director of Children’s Ministries for family support.

● Maintain a high level of confidentiality with information disclosed by families and/or clergy, staff, ministry volunteers and parishioners.

● Establish and maintain relationships with diocesan and area youth ministers, and community outreach opportunities.

● Chaperone diocesan and off campus events as needed.

● Attendance at regular Sunday services where youth are typically present.

● We encourage active membership in the FORMA Network for Christian Formation, in our diocesan youth council, and growing and maintaining relationships with Knoxville-area youth directors.

Administrative Responsibilities ● Manage the approved program budget.

● Working with the parish liaison for Safe Church, Safe Communities, ensure that all adults working with youth are trained and certified, and have had appropriate screening and background checks completed.

● Ensure resources for youth (volunteers, lesson plans and materials) are available when and where needed.

● Assist in communicating, promoting, and debriefing church programs and opportunities to serve within and outside the parish.

● Attendance at staff meetings, group leadership development and outreach opportunities.

● Other administrative duties as assigned to assist the Priest-in-Charge/Rector or Associate Rector.

Qualifications

Required:

● A Christian committed to Jesus Christ, and to the church as the Body of Christ

● Ability to demonstrate familiarity with Holy Scripture

● A passionate desire to help youth and young adults discover the love of God and grow as members of the faith community.

● A creative and effective teacher of youth/young adults, aware of various modes of learning and classroom management.

● Able to maintain healthy boundaries (personal and professional), including wise and responsible use of technology and social media.

Preferred:

● An understanding of and respect for the Episcopal/liturgical worship tradition.

● Experience evaluating the theology of and adapting a youth curriculum as needed.

● Promote youth involvement in every aspect of Church community and life.

Education and Experience

● Undergraduate degree, or at least two years’ relevant experience, demonstrating an ability to grow and sustain a vibrant youth ministry

Other Requirements

● Employment is contingent on a successful completion of diocesan background check.

● Three references are required, including at least one personal and one professional reference.

● Upon hiring, complete the Diocesan Safe Church certification process, if not already certified.

● Participate in annual con

tinuing education/professional development in consultation with the Associate Rector and approval of the Vestry.

Compensation and Benefits

The position is a 40 hrs/wk nonexempt salaried position with health benefits, 403b participation, holidays and paid time off (PTO), and annual continuing education allowance. Initial annual budgeted salary is $45,000 with future potential for growth.

What We Offer

Ascension is a growing congregation with a 2025 average Sunday attendance of 333. We have a vibrant music program, an emphasis on formation for all ages, and invested involvement in our community through participation in FISH Hospitality (Food) Pantries, Family Promise (emergency housing for families) and Justice Knox (justice advocacy). Our current staff work well together and enjoy each other’s company. As a staff, we value laughter, hope, clear communication, kindness and reliability. For more information, visit us online at www.knoxvilleascension.org.

To Apply:

We welcome questions about this position in advance of application. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and references to amy@knoxvilleascension.org with ‘Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries’ in the subject line.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. This position

description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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