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Bayside Church

Kids Pastor

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

Exempt, Ministerial Exception Job Status: Full-time The Kids Pastor provides vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight for Bayside Kids (Birth-5th Grade), creating a dynamic, safe, engaging, and ...

BAYSIDE CHURCH

Kids Pastor

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

Exempt, Ministerial Exception Job Status: Full-time The Kids Pastor provides vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight for Bayside Kids (Birth-5th Grade), creating a dynamic, safe, engaging, and ...

Bayside Church

Kids Pastor

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

Exempt, Ministerial Exception Job Status: Full-time The Kids Pastor provides vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight for Bayside Kids (Birth-5th Grade), creating a dynamic, safe, engaging, and ...

Church of Faith

Kids Elementary Associate

TX · On-site

Kids Pastor Objective: Connect, equip and empower people to bring the reality of God to their world ... Several years of experience in full-time kids' ministry/leadership * Experience in administration ...

Church of Faith

Kids Elementary Associate

Hockley, TX · On-site

Kids Pastor Objective: Connect, equip and empower people to bring the reality of God to their world ... Several years of experience in full-time kids' ministry/leadership * Experience in administration ...

Community of Faith

Kids Elementary Associate

Hockley, TX · On-site

Kids Pastor Objective: Connect, equip and empower people to bring the reality of God to their world ... Several years of experience in full-time kids' ministry/leadership * Experience in administration ...

Church of Faith

Kids Ministry Pastor

TX · On-site

Executive Pastor Full Time Salaried Position Objective: The Kids Ministry Pastor will lead the overall vision, strategy, and execution of Kids Ministry at Community of Faith for children from birth ...

Church of Faith

Kids Ministry Pastor

Hockley, TX · On-site

Executive Pastor Full Time Salaried Position Objective: The Kids Ministry Pastor will lead the overall vision, strategy, and execution of Kids Ministry at Community of Faith for children from birth ...

Community of Faith

Kids Ministry Pastor

Hockley, TX · On-site

Executive Pastor Full Time Salaried Position Objective: The Kids Ministry Pastor will lead the overall vision, strategy, and execution of Kids Ministry at Community of Faith for children from birth ...

Community of Faith

Kids Ministry Pastor

Hockley, TX · On-site

Executive Pastor Full Time Salaried Position Objective: The Kids Ministry Pastor will lead the overall vision, strategy, and execution of Kids Ministry at Community of Faith for children from birth ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time kids pastor in the United States is $48,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Kids Pastor vs Part Time Kids Pastor?

AspectFull Time Kids PastorPart Time Kids Pastor
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekFewer hours, often less than 20 hours per week
ResponsibilitiesFull scope of ministry duties, program planning, leadershipLimited responsibilities, often assisting or supporting
CredentialsSimilar certifications, such as childcare or ministry trainingSame credentials, but with less emphasis on leadership roles
Work EnvironmentChurch settings, active engagement with children and families

Full Time Kids Pastors typically work full-time hours, handling comprehensive ministry responsibilities, while Part Time Kids Pastors work fewer hours with more limited duties. Both roles require similar credentials and operate within church environments, but the scope and commitment differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Kids Pastor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,640 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Kids Pastor

Bayside Church

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description

Position: Kids Pastor

Location: Santa Rosa Campus

Reports to: Lead Campus Pastor

FLSA Status: Exempt, Ministerial Exception

Job Status: Full-time


The Kids Pastor provides vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight for Bayside Kids (Birth-5th Grade), creating a dynamic, safe, engaging, and spiritually formative environment where children and families can encounter Jesus and grow in their faith. This role champions the discipleship of the next generation by building strong volunteer teams, developing leaders, partnering with parents, and aligning Kids Ministry with the overall vision, culture, and direction of Bayside Church.


Responsibilities

  • Cast, communicate, and implement the vision and strategy for Bayside Kids in alignment with the overall mission and direction of Bayside Church.
  • Build, develop, lead, and empower thriving volunteer and volunteer leader teams across all areas of Kids Ministry.
  • Partner with parents and caregivers as the primary spiritual influence in a child's life by providing support, communication, and discipleship resources.
  • Manage, develop, and train all Kids Ministry staff, including Child Care (CMP), Special Needs, Nursery, 1st-5th, and Special Events teams.
  • Ensure Kids Ministry environments operate with excellence, safety, consistency, and adherence to church policies and procedures.
  • Work with Kids Ministry Teams to offer creative, fun, and age-appropriate program options for weekend services, midweek services, and special events, including Children's Ministry-Provided Childcare (CMP).
  • Select and/or develop curriculum and age-appropriate learning objectives for all programs.
  • Work with other ministry departments to create attractive outreach and mid-week opportunities.
  • Oversee the annual kids camp, Breakaway, for the campus.
  • Develop annual goals and budgets for Kids Ministry programs with input from Kids Ministry Staff that support church-wide goals and manage each activity to stay within budget.
  • Work with the Lead Campus Pastor to create an attractive and fun physical environment.

Mission Critical

  • Proactively communicate, support, and champion the mission, vision, values, and culture of Bayside Church.
  • Build and lead healthy volunteer and staff teams that collectively accomplish the same.
  • Maintain open, healthy, and consistent communication with supervisors, staff, volunteers, and ministry partners.
  • Uphold Bayside's Core Values, Staff Culture & Values, Vision Statement, and Points of Accountability.

Other Duties

  • Attend campus, team and All-Staff All-Campus meetings.





Requirements

Primary Strengths / Gifts / Talents Required

  • Passion for the spiritual formation and discipleship of children and families 
  • Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain volunteer leaders 
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire teams and create healthy ministry culture 
  • High relational intelligence and emotional maturity 
  • Ability to think strategically while executing operational details 
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills 
  • Flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced ministry environment


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.



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