Job description for the
Director of Christian Education
Approved by the Session on
A. Position Overview
The Director of Christian Education shall have primary responsibility for all programs of Christian Education at Bateville Presbyterian Church. This includes administrative responsibility in the planning and supervising of the educational activities within the church. This person shall work under the administration of the Pastor and in harmony with other members of the church staff, being subject to the guidance and final authority of the Session, through the Christian Education Committee.
The Director of Christian Education will develop and maintain programs and recreational activities for children, youth, adult and older adult members of Batesville Presbyterian Church and will supervise and resource Christian Education and recreation for all ages in Church School, Vacation Bible School, Sunday Night Live, Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, Xyz Trips and other church activities.
The Director of Christian Education should exhibit a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and the ability to articulate that faith to children, youth and adults along with an attractive personality that facilitates the development of personal relationships with youth. The Director should have skill, interest and some experience in working with children, youth and adult groups in recreational and educational activities. This Director of Christian Education will have the ability and maturity to counsel and direct children, youth, adults and older adults.
B. Working Relationships
1) The Pastor acts as Head of staff.
2) The Director of Christian Education will work with other church staff and members as needed to fulfill his/her responsibilities and to ensure the overall success of the church's ministry. The Director will work directly with the C.E. Committee and/or their sub-committees in planning and implementing the various programs and will serve as staff advisor to those committees.
3) The Director is under the supervision of the Session and responsible to the Session through the Chairperson of the C.E. Committee.
4) Annual review and personal support for the Director will be the responsibility of the Administration Committee of the Session.
C. Primary Responsibilities
1) Serve as adult advisor to Junior and Senior High Youth Groups
2) Plan and carry out retreats and trips for youth and children
3) Develop service projects for Junior and Senior Highs
4) Develop personal relationships with Junior and Senior Highs and their families and counsel with them when needed.
5) Guide children's programs to lead them to involvement with the youth programs.
6) Recruit and train volunteers to assist in youth and children's programs.
7) Recruit and train volunteer teachers for
8) Help in planning and provide resources (curriculum, VCR, etc.) for
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10) Work with C.E. Committee to develop an annual budget and annual teacher's appreciation banquet.
11) Work with the Pastor in planning and teaching an annual Confirmation Class.
12) Provide for the Children's Sermon at the Worship Service by active participation or recruitment and resourcing of volunteers. Make sure the nursery aged children get to and from the nursery to the worship service for the children's sermon.
13) Coordinate and calendar all recreational activities with the assistance of secretary, volunteer recreation leaders and the Christian Education Committee.
14) Assist the Christian Education Committee in recruitment and organization of volunteer recreational leaders for the softball team and other teams.
15) Secure nursery attendants for special services such as Maundy Thursday.
16) As time permits, serve the greater church on relevant committees or groups of the Presbytery, Synod and/or General Assembly.
17) Provide resources and other support for the Sunday Night Live program for children and youth.
18) Work with the Pastor and other staff in the maintenance and supervision of church buildings and property during the week, seeing that doors are locked, lights are out, and problems are reported to those responsible for dealing with them.
19) Work with the church secretary to publicize programs and events in the church newsletter and bulletin insert.
20) Looking for ways to actively use the educational program of the church to reach out to non-church members and include them in the life of the church.
21) Developing his/her Christian Education leadership skills by participating in continuing education programs.
22) Ensure the church van is properly maintained by scheduling oil changes and routine maintenance and stay licensed to drive the church van.
23) Oversee and maintain the youth house under the direction of the Christian Education and Property Committees.
D. Scheduled activities should include but not be limited to the following
1) Be available to provide assistance at Church School each Sunday morning.
2) Promote social gatherings of children, youth, college groups and older adults.
3) Organize and lead an annual trip to the Montreat Youth Conference, Presbytery youth retreats, mission and fellowship trips for the youth.
4) Be sure trash cans in Recreation Room and kitchen are emptied, all lights turned off and thermostat set for energy savings before leaving church after scheduled programs.
E. Other considerations
1) The Director of Christian Education should use discretion and maintain confidentiality. This means keeping confidential what he/she hears and sees (or simply imagines) while working in the church and with members of the church. This means that no words are expressed about who is consulting with the Pastor, or what is seen left on the copy machine, or what is overheard in conversation, etc.
2) The Administration Committee will conduct an annual performance evaluation of the Director of Christian Education along with an annual consideration of adequate compensation.
3) Church school and all other curriculum the church uses will be those which are produced or recommended by the Presbyterian Church (USA).
4) Conferences and seminars in which the church participates will be those which are sponsored or recommended by the Presbyterian Church (USA).
5) The Director of Christian Education will work 40 hours per week. This includes maintaining regular office hours during the week, week night gatherings at the youth house and elsewhere, and Sunday morning and evening activities.
6) The Director of Christian Education will limit personal phone calls and visitation with friends or family members during office hours.
7) The Director of Christian Education will have a reasonable amount of sick leave annually, two weeks of paid vacation and two weeks of continuing education. Time off and continuing education events must be coordinated with the Head of Staff and approved by the Session.
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