POSITION: Director of Youth Education
Supervision: Associate Pastor
Position Purpose:
To direct and lead the education program for youth age 3 through high
school. The position shall seek to foster Christian relationships, commitment
to church and growth in faith in Jesus Christ.
Responsibilities: Subject
to review and adjustment in conjunction with the Associate Pastor and
the Congregation Council, the following constitute the major responsibilities
of the Director of Youth Education.
YOUTH EDUCATION
The Director of Youth Education shall:
- Coordinate the recruitment, support and training of teachers, secretaries,
helpers, and substitute teachers for Sunday School in conjunction
with the Education Committee.
- Provide leadership to the Education Committee in planning, selecting
and ordering curriculum for the elementary level Sunday School and
review all facets of the Sunday School program in cooperation with
the Education Committee and supervising pastor.
- Coordinate all special presentations, programs and activities of
the Sunday School, e.g. Christmas Program and educational field trips.
- Assist the Education Committee to develop the annual Sunday School
budget.
- Manage disbursement of budgeted funds for curriculum and supplies
within the guidelines of the approved budget. All orders and purchases
will be made through the church office.
- Give primary direction and leadership to the Vacation Bible School.
This includes planning, selecting and ordering curriculum and reviewing
Vacation Bible School.
- Plan and execute "Family Fun" activities targeting families
with young children on approximately a monthly basis during the school
year.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend weekly staff meetings, Education Committee meetings and other
meetings as required by the supervising pastor.
- Meet with the supervising pastor as needed at a time mutually agreed
upon.
- Coordinate the educational program with other ministries of the
congregation in conjunction with the supervising pastor.
- Publicize the educational program through the worship bulletin,
First Word, posters, bulletin boards, etc. Communicate as needed with
parents/guardians through special mailings or fliers sent home with
youth.
- Maintain administrative records as directed by the Education Committee
and supervising pastor.
- Consent forms for field trips or outings outside the church facility
- Financial records--collect and submit expense vouchers to the
church office
--maintain files
on activity and curriculum expenses
- Files on retreats, trips, fund-raisers, and program activities
for use in future planning (to include attendance, cost and adult
volunteers)
- Curriculum review
- Communicate regularly with the secretary who keeps the church calendar
concerning dates and times for all elementary and middle school education
activities.
- Actively encourage children and youth to participate in the youth
activities, worship, music and educational activities of the congregation.
- Refer prospective families for membership and unusual circumstances
where follow-up is desirable to the supervising pastor.
- Support and encourage youth participation at Luther Park Bible Camp
and in citywide and synodical events, as available.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position of Director of Youth Education requires great flexibility
in hours available for work, including evenings and weekends. While
the position is considered a part-time, salaried position, the number
of hours required are those needed to fulfill the responsibilities of
the position. Therefore, the Director of Youth Education shall:
- Keep church office informed as to how/where the Director can be
contacted.
- Be on site 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after Sunday School.
- Notify the supervising pastor prior to all absences and provide
a suitable substitute in the case of anticipated absence.
- Check in with the church office regularly for messages, mail, etc.
An office, desk, phone, duplicating services and secretarial support
is provided by the congregation for work related to the position.
Continuing education is available upon the approval of the supervising
pastor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to Jesus Christ with clear understanding of the Lutheran
perspective of the Christian faith.
- A degree in the field of education is desirable and/or significant
experience working with youth.
- Outgoing personality and ability to work well with youth and adults.
- High organizational skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to Christian education.
- Agrees to background check, if requested.