Tapestry, a vibrant congregation of approximately 150 members, located in Lake Forest, CA, has a position available for a part-time Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth. Ideal candidates will have a liberal religious outlook and support instruction in all major world religions. We are looking for someone who can establish healthy, fun, mentoring relationships with children, preschool - 18 years, in a vibrant spiritual community. The tasks include but are not limited to:
Collaborate with volunteer committee, minister, parents, and youth to create and implement a program of education and faith formation for up to thirty children and youth.
Create lesson plans and prepare materials for 45-minute religious education classes.
Lead religious education classes for children of multiple ages.
Set up and maintain classrooms and manage supplies.
Coordinate with volunteer leaders to involve children in congregational events beyond Sunday morning.
Recruit, support, and train volunteer teachers from the congregation.
Hire and supervise teens from within the congregation to be childcare providers in the nursery.
Administrative tasks including: taking attendance, providing email updates to parents and Board of Trustees, submitting input for church newsletter, and tracking the program’s budget.
Engage, as possible, with wider denominational activities regarding religious education for children and youth.
Qualified applicants will have: experience with classroom management, at least one class in education or childhood development, basic computer literacy, excellent written and verbal communication, ability to organize self and systems for volunteers, problem solving skills and initiative.
The position requires 12 hours per week including most Sunday mornings. Outside of Sunday mornings, this position offers very flexible hours and the ability to do some work from home. Please send cover letter and résumé. Only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Tapestry strives to be an anti-racist anti-oppressive multicultural community. Together, we build beloved community by opening hearts and minds, deepening relationships, and loving our neighbors more fully.
