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Director of Christian Education for Children

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Listed 5.13.2011  
Employer Pilgrim Congregational Church (UCC)
Location Oak Park, IL
Start Date 5.13.2011
Type Full Time
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Pilgrim Congregational Church
United Church of Christ

JOB TITLE:                Director of Christian Education for Children         DATE: March 2011

REPORTS TO:           Senior Pastor                                  

JOB SUMMARY

This position works collaboratively with the Ministry of Christian Education to produce an enriching  program of Christian Education for children from Pre-Kindergarten through Confirmation (8th grade), including Children’s Church; also, supervises the Sunday Nursery workers.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the senior pastor and works collaboratively with The Ministry of Christian Education. 

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Create Sunday School Calendar
  • Working with the Ministry of Christian Education and with input from the Senior Pastor, lead the process and provide resources for the development of curriculum
  • Recruit, train and support Sunday School teachers
  • Facilitate communication among Sunday School teachers
  • Obtain, maintain, and distribute supplies
  • Distribute curriculum
  • Participate in planning and producing holiday celebration activities
  • Provide necessary communication to parents regarding programmatic details and/or individual student concerns
  • Keep the congregation informed about Children’s Christian Education activities through Tidings articles
  • Market the Christian Education program and help welcome new children/families into our midst (including Children’s Visitor bags for Sunday worship)
  • Annually, insure that Sunday School Rooms are prepared for the start of the Fall season
  • Facilitate cross-communciation among teachers, parents and children including occasional family fellowship events

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Training or experience in Christian Formation.
  • High school education required with college degree preferred.
  • Authentically enjoys children
  • Computer skills including word processing and e-mail competency.
  • Ability to organize work and work space.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of child development sufficient for creating appropriate curriculum.
  • Good people skills and an ability to function as part of a team.
  • Ability to pass a background and security screening.
  • Experience with special needs children helpful.

 

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

None required.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires energy and enthusiasm for, as well the ability, to work with both children and adults.

 

PLEASE E-MAIL COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Joycelin Fowler at office@pilgrimoakpark.org

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