Job description

Job description:

Pilgrim Church, Sherborn, MA, is an open and affirming congregation and a member of the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ. The congregation represents Sherborn and a number of surrounding towns in the MetroWest Area.

Job description: Director of Christian Education

The Director of Christian Education will be a person grounded in the Christian faith who cares deeply about the moral and spiritual education of children and families, and is committed to strengthening their connection to the Church and its family related activities. The Director will:

Rebuild CE Programs for Young Families

•Visit current families with young children during the summer to encourage Sunday School participation beginning in September. This should not take as much time in future years

•Annually create and execute a plan for reaching out to new families in Sherborn and surrounding communities

•Coordinate with partnering Dover Church staff on Middle School/Senior High School youth groups

•Meet/coordinate with Christian Education Committee as needed

•Respond to questions and suggestions from parents, and community members

•Look for ways to engage parents and families in community building programs.

Plan and coordinate weekly Sunday worship classes and activities (Sept. - June)

1. Provide overall leadership of CE classes and programs for K-5 children

2. Recruit teachers

3. Plan lessons, purchase supplies and compile teacher books

4. Prepare Sunday children's message

5. Be at church for service/Sunday School on Sunday mornings (2.5 hours)

6. Complete reorganization of the Children's Wing and keep it updated

7. Organize Sunday morning nursery coverage

8. Arrange for snacks

9. Work with volunteers to plan and run Christmas Tableau

Other tasks:

1. Attend staff meetings on Tuesday mornings (10-12)

2. Plan vacation bible school with Dover Church

3. Work with the Pastor to plan/staff annual community Christmas story/Easter egg hunt

5. Purchase Bibles for K-3rd grade and confirmation

6. Plan and help staff OWL program (human sexuality class)

7. Assist Pastor with Confirmation

Required experience:

Former work in Christian education or significant teaching experience with young children

(preferably in a church setting) and/or work with families with young children.

Up to 15 hrs. per week for 44 weeks @ $30 per hour ($19,800). No benefits included.

Potential additional responsibilities: Middle School Youth Group Director (4 hrs. per wk., $30

an hour).

Develop and lead a bi-weekly hands-on program for middle school students at Pilgrim Church

and partnering Dover Church. This is a one-year trial program. Meetings will be held at Pilgrim

Church.

Job Type: Part-time, hourly

Benefits: Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations: Masks are currently optional.

Ability to commute/relocate: Sherborn, MA 01770: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience: teaching or work with children and families: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sherborn, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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