Director of Lifetime Christian Formation

Director of Lifetime Christian Formation St. Peter's Episcopal Church - 4.3 Milford, CT Job Details Part-time $35 - $38 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Education administration Curiosity Working with young adults Children's ministry leader experience Youth ministry Working with adult populations Working with families with children Religious teaching Religious school Full Job Description We are hiring a Director of Lifetime Christian Formation. Maintains and enhances the ongoing Christian Formation programs for children and youth, from infants through High School. Implements specific policies and programs of action decided upon by the Rector and Vestry in the area of lifetime Christian Formation. Director of Lifetime Formation will support current youth program while equipping parents and adults with the tools to discuss Christ and the Church outside the walls.

Responsibilities:

Administrator Set and evaluate goals with parish staff and lay leaders Recruit and sustain staff (Church School Teachers and nursery staff) Prepare and maintain Christian Education budget Maintain records and attendance of church school Maintain contact with parents and children Works with Parish planning committee Communication - information to parish newsletters, bulletins, and communication team regarding Christian formation programs Notify Rector of any building or equipment needs or issues Educator With input from teachers, parents, parish staff and lay leaders, choose, organize, order and prepare curricula for use in formation programs Assist Rector, Youth Leader, Teachers, and Lay Leaders in developing an holistic plan for lifetime formation Coordinate and/or participate in special programs regarding education such as Confirmation, First Communion, Episcopal Liturgy, etc. Bring together materials and personnel (Serve as a resource for teachers, parish organizations, etc. Manage and maintain resources (curricula, audio-visual, resource library, church school supplies) Act as a source of information regarding theories of learning and developmental stages Conduct meetings and teacher training Work with staff and lay leaders to achieve communication and integrations regarding social and liturgical activities Theologian Communicate church doctrine and liturgical practices Lead worship services with children when needed Attend conferences and/or continuing education programs beneficial to the parish; relay information gathered Pastor Make referrals for those in need of assistance or counseling Minimize conflict and inspire creativity with the teaching staff Priorities Facilitate the spiritual formation of Christ of families and their children Develop/build participation of childrent and families Recruit teachers when needed Provide stability, strength, and focus in the constant changes and challenges faced by parents and their children in today's culture Help develop alternate worship services that cater to families with conficts on Sunday Mornings (Messy Church, Dinner Church, Evening Family Worship) The Director of Lifetime Formation works under the direct authority of the Rector in cooperation with the Vestry. Knowledge of the Episcopal Church and its liturgies would be an asset.

Pay:

$35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person