Small Group Leaders play an important role in helping K2K Productions fulfill its mission of helping young people discover who they are, where they fit, and their purpose through faith, mentorship, and the performing arts.

Each Small Group Leader is entrusted with a consistent group of students throughout the season, intentionally building relationships that encourage confidence, belonging, character, and faith. While students participate in rehearsals, performances, and activities, Small Group Leaders help ensure every child feels welcomed, known, valued, and supported.

This role extends beyond supervision. It is an opportunity to encourage, listen, celebrate, pray with students, and help create a safe and positive environment where every student can thrive.

At K2K Productions, we believe students grow best when they are surrounded by caring leaders who know their names, notice their gifts, encourage them through challenges, and remind them of their value.

Our goal is not simply to produce great performances. We exist to help students grow as people. Small Group Leaders are essential to creating the culture that makes this possible.

• Welcome students each week and help them feel seen, valued, and included.
  
• Build positive relationships with each student assigned to your group.
  
• Lead or facilitate small group discussions using K2K curriculum and provided resources.
  
• Encourage participation in rehearsals, games, activities, and performances.
  
• Celebrate student successes and encourage perseverance through challenges.
  
• Pray with and for students.
  
• Model kindness, patience, respect, humility, and Christ-like leadership.
  
• Support students who may need additional encouragement while referring significant concerns to program leadership.
  
• Assist with attendance, transitions, restroom breaks when assigned, and other organizational needs.
  
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment throughout each program.
  
• Assist with set-up, clean-up, and other duties that contribute to the success of each rehearsal or event.
  
• Participate fully in volunteer meetings, orientation, and required training.

Small Group Leaders are encouraged to:

• Learn every student's name quickly.
• Notice students who may be feeling nervous, lonely, or left out.
• Celebrate effort as much as achievement.
• Encourage friendships and teamwork.
• Help students resolve minor conflicts respectfully.
• Be present, approachable, and attentive throughout each program.
• Speak life into students through genuine encouragement.
• Recognize when a student may need additional support and communicate concerns promptly with leadership.

Because K2K Productions is rooted in Christian faith and values, Small Group Leaders are expected to:



Support and uphold the mission, values, and Statement of Faith of K2K Productions.

Participate respectfully in prayer and faith discussions.

Help create an environment where students feel safe asking questions and exploring faith.

Model integrity, humility, grace, and servant leadership in every interaction.

Recognize that authentic relationships often have a greater impact than having all the right answers.

The safety and well-being of every student is a shared responsibility. Small Group Leaders play an important role in creating an environment where students feel physically safe, emotionally supported, and consistently cared for.

Small Group Leaders are expected to:

• Follow all K2K safety policies, emergency procedures, and child protection guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students at all times.
• Become familiar with and support the K2K Student Code of Conduct and Behaviour Expectations.
• Avoid private communication with students or families outside approved K2K communication channels.
• Respect student privacy and maintain confidentiality whenever appropriate.
• Never photograph or record students during programs or rehearsals.
• Report any safety concerns, injuries, behavioural concerns, or suspected abuse immediately to Program Leadership.
• Know the location of emergency procedures, first aid supplies, and designated leadership personnel.
• Model respectful behaviour, positive language, and Christ-like leadership in every interaction.

Small Group Leaders should:

Have a growing Christian faith and support the mission and values of K2K Productions.

Enjoy working with children and youth.

Be dependable, positive, patient, and encouraging.

Work well as part of a collaborative team.

Demonstrate emotional maturity and sound judgment.

Be willing to learn, receive feedback, and serve wherever needed.

Successfully complete all required screening, reference checks, and Vulnerable Sector Screening where applicable.

Small Group Leaders are expected to:

Attend weekly program for the full season.

Arrive approximately 30 minutes before each program for preparation, prayer, and team communication.

Remain until students have been dismissed and assigned responsibilities are complete.

Attend required training, dress rehearsals, performances, and special events where interested

Communicate promptly with leadership via email if unable to attend.

Success begins with relationships. A successful Small Group Leader helps every student feel known, welcomed, encouraged, and valued while creating an environment where they can build confidence, develop friendships, grow in their faith, and discover their God-given potential.

A successful Small Group Leader helps students leave each week feeling:

• Known.
• Safe.
• Encouraged.
• Included.
• Challenged to grow.
• Confident in themselves and their abilities.
• Growing in their friendships and sense of belonging.
• Developing their performing arts skills and talents.
• Reminded that they are deeply valued and created with purpose.

While we strive for excellence and celebrate high-quality performances, success is measured by far more than a great production. As students grow in confidence, character, relationships, faith, and artistic ability throughout the season, the production becomes a joyful reflection of that growth and the visible celebration of all they have accomplished together.