Christian Education Director for Children and Youth

St. Lukes is an open and inclusive Episcopal Church that values diversity and is seeking someone to oversee and coordinate our Sunday School programs, pre-k to 5

th
grade, and to build and grow a middle school and high school youth program, as well as co-ordinate and oversee other children and family actives throughout the program year. We are looking for someone who is an excellent organizer, coordinator, and who is efficient, to work with our children and the adult volunteers. We hope for someone who is enthusiastic about children and youth ministries and forming our young members into caring and faithful adults through engaging and fun class time lessons, outreach projects, and worship.
Responsibilities:

Evaluate, supplement, and implement current educational programs:
o Godly Play (pre-k- 2

nd
grade)
o Building our Faith Brick by Brick (3

rd
grade to 5

th
grade)
Create and manage a calendar for lessons and volunteers to teach them for the year
Organize and oversee the Childrens Space in the sanctuary
Grow programs for youth as the children age up into these grades
Create, implement, and oversee Outreach projects for all grades regularly throughout the program year
Recruit, train, and support volunteer teachers and leaders
Oversee registration and maintain church school records
Oversee Safe Church training of volunteers and collect CORI information for the office
Manage the Church School budget
Oversee the organization and procurement of supplies
Organize the Christmas Pageant and other in worship events
Communicate regularly with the Rector, Vestry and Parish Administrator, as well as families and volunteers
Welcome new families into the life of the church

Qualifications:

High School degree or more
Experience with teaching
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to time manage, prioritize and delegate
Strong communication skills in person, in written form, and computer knowledge
Godly Play training a plus (but can do once hired)
CORI check and Safe Church training will be required

Time and Salary:
Year-Round, about 10 hours a week with significant time off in July.Sundays 9am to noon are mandatory and the rest of the week is flexible.Salaried total package is $10,000

To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to stlukes.scituate@gmail.com.
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