POSITION SUMMARY:
The Children’s Faith Formation Director is responsible for providing vision and coordination for the parish’s efforts in ministry to children from Pre-school through 4th grade and as the vital liaison with St. Nicholas School. This includes, but is not limited to Pre-School, Kindergarten, and 1st-4th grade Faith Formation, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Vacation Bible Camp. This position is full-time, exempt and reports to the Pastor.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct & coordinate:
- Sunday morning children’s Liturgy and children’s Mass (Possibly a shared task with the Director of Youth Faith Formation)
- Children’s Faith Formation (grades 1-4)
- First Reconciliation and First Communion program (grade 2)
- Vacation Bible Camp
- Teacher/Catechist training
- Act as primary liaison between St. Nicholas Parish and St. Nicholas School as one of its Campus Ministers for all grades. Duties include:
- Assisting/supporting Clergy visits during the week, as needed
- Assisting with Liturgical events and school Masses, as needed
- Assisting & collaborating with 2nd Grade Teacher in First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation.
- Work in concert with the Director of Youth Faith Formation to connect the parish-centric Sacramental programs with the formation activities at the school for students in grades 5 through 8 (such as: the 8th grade confirmation).
- Coordinate, in collaboration with Clergy, formation programs for faith formation and school parents and teachers.
- Oversee Sacramental programs for Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Communion for youth desiring to enter the Church.
- Manage the budgets connected to Children’s Faith Formation & School Liaison Ministries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The superb candidate will have:
BA or equivalent, preferably in education and/or child development
- Experience teaching either professionally or as a volunteer catechist
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in composing reports, correspondence and letters and in publishing e-newsletters and flyers in English.
- A friendly outgoing demeanor who would be comfortable engaging parents and parishioners
- A love for the Church and for small children
- Has full time access to a car for transportation and a driver’s license
- Coursework in catechetics or a certified basic catechist is desired, but not required.
- Must be able to work flexible hours; in particular, must be present during faith formation hours: Sundays 8am to 12noon, and Mondays 5pm to 8pm.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: ccorbalis@dsj.org