TITLE: Part Time Director of Christian Education
PURPOSE: To support the congregation of First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, NC, in its mission to serve Jesus Christ by nurturing, developing and resourcing the educational and program ministries of the congregation, participating in the development, promotion and implementation of these ministries.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Director of Christian Education, will be accountable to the Personnel Committee and the Pastor/Head of Staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide leadership and staff support to the Education Ministry.
2. Coordinate and unify the education activities of the children of the church into an integrated and effective ministry of Christian education.
3. Set up and carry out teacher training.
4. Serve as resource to other staff regarding Christian education.
5. Order curriculum and Christian education supplies. Assist volunteers,
teachers and the Sunday School Superintendent in ordering new materials,
processing all resources.
6. Work with the Education Ministry in reviving the Resource Center.
7. Consult with and work directly with teachers in planning and implementing education ministries, such as Church School, Mid-Week Program, Vacation Bible School, Presbyterian Women, and youth and adult programs.
8. Maintain education-related items on bulletin boards and website.
9. Provide resources to the pastors for planning and teaching annual
confirmation classes for youth.
10. Consistent with the overall purpose of this position, participate in
congregational events, such as attending and participating in worship,
speaking and teaching.
11. Keep regular office hours.
12. Coordinate weekly times off with church’s schedule.
13. Work as a team member of the church staff with a sense of the entire mission of the congregation and with a willingness to work toward that mission by taking the initiative in suggesting ideas and solutions and a willingness to undertake additional duties as assigned and negotiated.
RELATIONSHIPS:
All members of the staff of First Presbyterian Church are engaged with the
congregation in its mission. In order to serve the church effectively, it is essential that all staff members approach their duties and responsibilities with an attitude of support for one another, recognizing that work flow varies throughout the year, and often requires special attention and support to accomplish some tasks. All staff members are expected to work congenially with one another and with volunteers. The nature of the church’s work and mission requires discretion, tact, compassion and confidentiality.
EVALUATION:
Monthly each member of staff is expected to meet with their head of staff and supervisor to review his or her work. Annually each staff member meets with the Personnel Committee for an evaluation of the effectiveness of his or her ministry areas of responsibility, making suggestions on how the church can be more effective in its mission.
TERMS:
The Director Christian Educator, will continue work until such time that staff position is filled by a permanent, installed staff members. It is expected that this position will require approximately twenty hours per week As needs arise there is the possibility of renegotiation of other duties. It is to be understood that this is not a permanent, installed position, nor is it to be understood as an interim position. This position begins on January 1, 2012 and is open-ended. This arrangement requires a 30-day notice by either party for termination.
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
1. Be a person comfortable working with individuals of both genders and
persons of economic, racial, educational and cultural differences.
2. Be a person who practices the Christian faith and models that faith in the life of the church.
DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Be an active member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with educational leadership experience in a variety of settings.
2. Have a Masters Degree or equivalent in Christian Education.
3. Have knowledge of and skills in teaching, counseling, interpersonal relations, planning, administration and leadership development.
4. Have experience in working with a wide range of age groups.
5. Have the ability to speak and write clearly.
6. Be committed to the Presbyterian system of church government with an
understanding of its strengths and weaknesses and be comfortable working
within the system.
7. Have the ability to locate and use resources appropriately.
8. Have the ability to delegate responsibilities and to work with volunteers,
empowering them.
9. Have at least two years experience in church work.