Valley Church in Roanoke, VA, has an opening for a Children’s Pastor.
The Opportunity:
Are you a visionary leader with a heart for the next generation? Valley Church is a vibrant, growing community of 1000+ believers, and we are looking for a Children’s Pastor to lead our Valley Kids (Birth–5th Grade). This isn’t just a position; it’s a calling to shape the spiritual foundation of hundreds of children and their families.
Why Valley Church (Roanoke):
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous professional development budget to help you keep growing as a leader. Two year old12,000 sf. dedicated kids building which includes :
2 Nurseries
Preschool Classes
Upper and Lower Elementary rooms
Special Need Amenities
Ample Storage Space
Dedicated Kids Ministry Entrance and Exit
Kids Pastor Office Space
3 Level Indoor Playground
Wireless Check in System for Parents
Security Cameras in Every Space
Job Title: Children’s Pastor
(Birth–5th Grade)
Position Summary
The Children’s Pastor is responsible for the vision, execution, and day-to-day operations of all environments serving children from birth through 5th grade. This role ensures a safe, engaging, and spiritually formative experience for every child while building, developing, and sustaining a healthy volunteer team. In addition, this position actively partners with parents and guardians as the primary disciples of their children—equipping and encouraging families to raise the next generation of followers of Christ. The role requires leadership, organization, pastoral care, and operational excellence across weekly programming, events, environments, and team development.
Core Responsibilities
Ministry Leadership & Vision
Volunteer Recruitment & Development
Attendance Tracking & Follow-Up
Weekly Service Execution (Sundays & Wednesdays)
Event Planning & Execution
Environment & Facility Management
Curriculum & Spiritual Development
Communication
Administration & Systems
Pastoral Care & Family Engagement
Valley Church Staff Expectations
Personal & Spiritual Expectations
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a link to a teaching video (if available) to Pastor@vcroa.com.