Christian Education Director

JOB TITLE: Christian Education Director (CED)

STATUS: Part-Time (15-20 Hours per week)

PURPOSE:  The Christian Education Director (CED) will provide for the support of the general teaching ministry of the church, with primary responsibility for children, birth through 5th grade, and youth, 6^th grade and up. This position administers all Christian Education programs, including Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Nursery, Youth Group, etc.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Christian Education Director (CED) shall be under the guidance of the Senior Pastor and receive support from the Christian Education Ministry Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CED will…

1.    Teach weekly Sunday School to one of our elementary classes.

2.    Research, choose and order Sunday School curriculum.

3.    Recruit volunteers for nursery and Sunday School.

4.    Train volunteers in our Safe Sanctuary policy.

5.    Meet regularly with the Christian Education Ministry Team and the Senior Pastor.

6.    Organize a summer children’s program (VBS or similar) and fellowship and/or mission activities.

7.    Promote participation of youth and children at Summer Camp (Camp MoVal or Dubois Center)

8.    Direct a Christmas program for children and youth.

9.    Initiate a ministry that targets youth (6^th grade and up).

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

1.    Minimum of age 21.

2.    Educational experience with elementary aged children.

3.    Excellent communication skills (email, text, written, spoken, etc.).

4.    An authentic and enthusiastic Christian faith.

5.    A love of children and youth.

6.    A background in music is highly valued but not necessary.

All employees are expected to maintain good grooming and dress appropriately for the work they are performing. Clothing is to be neat, clean, and in good repair for a professional image.

All employees will complete a background check and be trained in our Safe Sanctuary Policy.

EVALUATION: An initial performance review will occur after employee’s first 90 days. Performance reviews will be conducted annually thereafter by the Pastor and the Council President. The Church Council will annually review the adequacy of compensation.

BENEFITS: 2 weeks of PTO

COMPENSATION: Negotiable based on experience