The purpose of the Director of Christian Education is to develop and support the overall Christian educational ministry of Bethany Presbyterian Church (BPC) with a specific focus on children and youth, infancy through grade 12.
Develop and execute a strategic plan for child and youth ministry for children and youth from infancy to grade twelve.
o Sunday morning educational activities, including Children’s Time (during worship), Sunday School, etc.
o Youth programming
o Vacation Bible School
o Church Camps
o Coordination/collaboration with other local churches for youth activities. In-person meetings with staff in local churches.
. Teaching, Coordination, and Communication
Teach children, infancy-grade 12 in a shared capacity with volunteer assistants.
Work in coordination with nursery staff and as team lead.
Recruit volunteer assistants to help support child and youth activities and programs.
Train, nurture and support volunteer assistants to lead and assist in child and youth activities and programs.
Coordinate and teach youth confirmation classes in conjunction with the Pastor
Acquire and organize necessary materials and supplies.
Participate in Christian Education meetings.
Assist in developing the Christian Education budget and follow the budgetary guidelines set forth by Session.
Responsible for leading and/or staffing and training of weekly “Children’s Worship” each Sunday during the worship service and for coordinating with pastor for topic/theme.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Christian education, education, communications, or related field.
Minimum of two years’ experience, working independently and collaboratively, teaching children Kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Has a vibrant Christian faith that is open and affirming of all God’s children.
Has participated in and been a part of a Christian community.
Must be able to pass a national criminal background check.
Must have proof of COVID vaccination status.
Must be willing to acquire First Aid and CPR certification, including child and baby CPR.
Must be able to provide three professional references.