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Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Job Description: Childrens Program Part-Time Director/Teacher
Estimated Hours: 10 hours/week
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with children in a teaching/mentoring capacity during three services (4 hours)
Wednesday evening service (6:30-7:30) Age groups 4 -12
Sunday School (9:30-10:30) Age groups 3 -12
Sunday Childrens Church service (10:45-12:15) Age groups 3-7
Planning/Coordinating Time Each Week (Estimated 6 hours per week)
Facilitate, supervise, and support the volunteer Sunday school teachers
Develop lessons to compliment curriculum within the structure of Childrens Church time with steering from Christian Education Committee.
Gather resources for lessons.
Assist in reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of all curriculum. Revise, plan and suggest modifications as necessary.
Assists in recruitment of volunteers for all children activities and distributes materials.
Maintain communication with church body and parents about Childrens Program
Prepares presentations/programs for church body (VBS, Christmas program, etc¦)
Plan spring and fall extracurricular activities with children
Job Relationships:
Receives steering and assistance with curriculum development from Christian Education Committee and current Childrens Program workers during first two months
After first two months, reports to and receives steering from session representatives
Receives pastoral care and guidance from minister
Interacts with children, parents and church family
Church members serve as assistant during Childrens Church
Qualification Requirements:
Christian character through life of prayer, spiritual discipline, knowledge of scripture, and leadership.
Passion for sharing love of Christ with others
Ability to communicate with and motivate children
Is committed to developing and strengthening existing Childrens Program
Able to follow directions and accept feedback
Demonstrates effective communication skills
Works in harmony with other members of the church family
Is dependable, punctual and honest in dealing with time, money and materials
Must submit and pass a background check and provide two references
Education and/or Experience:
High school graduate and at least some college experience
Active in a church
Experience or willingness to learn about developing curriculum
Experience and willingness to work with children
Clauses
A ninety day (90) trial period shall be in effect beginning the first day of employment. Also, a thirty day (30) written notice is requested should either party choose to dissolve employment. Employee needs to be familiar with the Safe Sanctuary policy of the church. Employee will also need to be CPR certified within the trial period; this will be paid for by the church.
Accountability
The part time Childrens Director is employed by the Church Session to perform the duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the Pastor. The Pastor will evaluate on an annual basis and report evaluation to the Session. All absences including vacations, and requested days off shall be scheduled and approved by the Pastor. The employee is responsible to notify the Pastor, as soon as possible, any absences due to illness. All absences are unpaid.
For additional information or to submit a resume, please contact the church office at 423-877-1383 or email rbcp.church@gmail.com