Also called: Kids' Pastor, Sunday School Director
Leads a congregation's programs for kids, from Sunday school to vacation Bible camp.
A children's ministry director writes lessons, recruits and trains volunteers, runs check-in safety systems, and plans a summer camp for 200 kids.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's; ministry or education background.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Christian Education, Education.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks directors of religious activities.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can draft lessons, but recruiting volunteers and running kids' programs safely stay human.
Classes: Child development CTE class, Speech, Theater or music.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2021.
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