Snapshot

Denomination: Methodist

Weekly Attendance: 4800

Location: Dallas, TX

The Role: Kids Elementary Coordinator 

Meet Highland Park UMC:

Highland Park United Methodist Church has a rich history dating back to the founding of Southern Methodist University. The first services of the University Church, the forerunner of HPUMC, were held in February 1916 on the SMU campus.

In 1917 construction of a temporary church building, affectionately dubbed “The Little Brown Church,” began near our current location to house the small but rapidly growing church.

On Sunday, February 6, 1927, members gathered for the first formal service of worship in the sanctuary of our present, gothic-inspired building.

In 2013, Paul Rasmussen became the 11th senior pastor to serve this congregation of over 15,000 members. Under his leadership, the congregation and staff continue the legacy of outreach in the community and world, with HPUMC celebrating 100 years of helping people become deeply devoted followers of Jesus Christ in 2016.

From its humble beginnings on the SMU campus, HPUMC has grown and planted churches. In 2011, the beautiful and historic Munger Place Church was renovated and reopened to become an East Dallas satellite campus for HPUMC. The Grove Church then launched in October of 2017 in North Dallas, and Uptown Church, our 40th church plant, went live in January of 2021 at House of Blues in Dallas.

In addition to growing externally, we expanded the space available at our main campus with the opening of the Tolleson Family Activity Center in March 2019. This building features 65,000 square feet of space for HPUMC Belong Disability Ministry and Family Ministry as well as an underground parking garage.

About the Kids Elementary Coordinator :

The Elementary Coordinator creates an environment for elementary students where they feel known and loved while growing in their knowledge and wisdom of God. This position is responsible for ensuring that the environment, volunteers, and staff are aligned to execute an excellent experience on Sunday mornings.
This person will be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment. HPUMC  employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit an appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.

The Kids Elementary Coordinator's  Responsibilities Include: 

• Serve as pastor to elementary-age children and their families

• Responsible for hiring, training, and leading team of Lead Teachers and First Impressions Team

• Lead volunteer team (small group leaders, welcome center, music team, etc.) for elementary age group indirectly through recruitment and empowerment of age level coaches.

• Collaborate with Curriculum Coordinator to ensure consistent curriculum and teaching throughout age levels.

• Collaborate with the HPUMC Impact team to provide meaningful projects and opportunities to the children and families of HPUMC.

• Collaborate and support all HPUMC Kids special events.

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Kids Elementary Coordinator:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, required

• 2+ Years ministry experience (staff or volunteer)

• Background in education or child development

• Proven track record of fostering relationships

• Supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organized

• Administrative skills

• Ability to  build rapport

• Understands the area and people attending

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic, winsome

• Flexible and pliable

• Highly relational 

• Positive attitude

• Leader and influencer for kids

What it's Like to Live in Dallas, TX: 

Dallas is a richly diverse city with various cultures, religions, and lifestyles. It's located in what's known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area. It's surrounded by numerous cities like Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, McKinney, Frisco, and Denton. Dallas offers its residents opportunities to explore authentic arts, diverse music, great food, and historical landmarks.

The area is fully equipped with many places to see and explore, including the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with 66 acres of tranquil environment located at the banks of White Rock Lake. It provides a peaceful outdoor escape from the city, among many other green spaces and parks, walking trails, and recreational areas. There's also the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, a museum including a timeline to explore the presidency and life of John F. Kennedy, and the African American Museum. Also, since Dallas is also known for its great restaurants and culinary scene, enjoy a meal with an excellent view at Cloud Nine Café or Chef Wolfgang Puck's Five Sixty restaurant.

With that being said, there's no shortage of things to do and places to explore; Dallas is a great place to call home.

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