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Children Programming Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Children's Pastor General Description The Children's Director oversees all aspects of weekly ... Oversee Sunday Elementary programming, ensuring volunteers are trained, scheduled, and equipped to ...

Children's Pastor

Glen Ellyn, IL · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Children's Pastor General Description The Children's Director oversees all aspects of weekly ... Oversee Sunday Elementary programming, ensuring volunteers are trained, scheduled, and equipped to ...

Free Parking We are looking for an energetic, experienced, and passionate Childcare Lead to join our Children's Programming team. This is a full-time, salaried position for someone who loves working ...

Free Parking We are looking for an energetic, experienced, and passionate Childcare Lead to join our Children's Programming team. This is a full-time, salaried position for someone who loves working ...

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Oversee Nursery/Preschool programming on Sunday mornings, ensuring that all aspects are executed well. * Assist the Children's Director and Children's Ministry team to create meaningful experiences ...

Children's Pastor

Dundee, IL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

From weekend programming to "big win" events, you'll ensure every touchpoint is safe, fun, and spiritually intentional. * Collaborate & Cast Vision: Work alongside the Campus Pastor and Central Kids ...

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How much do children programming jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for children programming in Chicago, IL is $40.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.49 and $52.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Children Programming vs Children Entertainment Coordinator?

AspectChildren ProgrammingChildren Entertainment Coordinator
Required CredentialsDegree in Education, Child Development, or related field; experience in programmingEvent planning, communication skills, experience with children
Work EnvironmentLibraries, schools, community centers, media productionEvent venues, amusement parks, festivals, community events
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, media companies, librariesEvent companies, entertainment venues, theme parks
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in children's media and educationPlanning and coordinating children's entertainment activities

Children Programming focuses on creating educational and entertaining content or activities for children, often involving curriculum development or media production. Children Entertainment Coordinators organize and manage live events or activities to entertain children at venues or events. While both roles involve working with children, Programming emphasizes content creation and educational goals, whereas Coordinators focus on event execution and entertainment logistics.

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Infographic showing various Children Programming job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,713 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

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Job description

Children's Pastor


General Description

The Children's Director oversees all aspects of weekly children's ministries programming (birth-5th grade) and special events. This role seeks to create a culture where kids love church, leaders love serving, and families feel supported.


Essential Job Functions


Lead a Thriving Sunday Children's Ministry

  • Ensure Sunday morning children's environments are prepared, engaging, and spiritually impactful for Parkview children
  • Oversee Sunday Elementary programming, ensuring volunteers are trained, scheduled, and equipped to run excellent ministry environments
  • Foster a culture of high standards of safety and cleanliness among children's programming.
  • Guide the selection and implementation of children's curriculum that supports children's spiritual development
  • Manage the early childhood coordinator to ensure quality children's programming across the ministry
  • Evaluate and continually improve ministry environments, systems, and physical spaces to ensure they are effective, engaging, and scalable


Build and Develop Strong Volunteer Teams

  • Create clear pathways and effective systems for recruiting, onboarding, and training volunteers
  • Create effective structures to develop and coach volunteer leaders
  • Care for volunteers and foster a culture of celebration


Strengthen Families and Church-Wide Ministry

  • Develop programming and special events beyond Sunday to build community and foster spiritual development among our kids.
  • Plan and execute events that support the entire family system.
  • Provide occasional teaching and leadership support to Parkview Kids Camp
  • Support the broader mission and ministry of Parkview Church as needed


Position Requirements

Competencies:

  • Care: Experience supporting and caring for young children, parents, and volunteers
  • Building Effective Teams: Able to train staff well, creates strong morale, defines success for the whole, fosters open dialogue, creates a feeling of belonging
  • Interpersonal Skills: Able to communicate and build relationships with children, staff, and parents, and resolve conflicts that arise
  • Physical requirements: Ability to lift a child or infant (up to 25 lbs.) repeatedly and stand for extended periods of time
  • Child Development Knowledge: Understand the developmental needs of young children
  • Organized: Ability to keep track of sensitive information and paperwork regarding registrants and volunteers
  • Background Check: Pass all Parkview criminal background and reference checks


Experience

  • Work with children
  • Managing people
  • Customer service


Education

  • Degree in ministry or related field preferred
  • Degree or specialization in neurodivergent children is a plus!


Position Structure

Reports to: Family Pastor

Category: Full-time