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Wayne Church

Director of Christian Education

  • Wayne, PA
  • Full-Time
  • United Methodist

Job Summary

Description

The Director of Christian Education develops and implements discipleship programs, family-oriented events, and community outreach initiatives to strengthen relationships within the church and extend the church’s reach to the broader community. This individual will work in a team-based environment with church staff, congregational volunteers, and paid childcare workers. All responsibilities will focus on fostering and maintaining a loving, inclusive, and safe environment for our children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a Christian discipleship program for children and youth under the guidance of the Lead Pastor
  • Incorporate interactive and experiential activities, as well as technology, to appeal to all ages and learning styles 
  • Coordinate curriculum for children’s church and youth programing
  • Coordinate childcare during worship services and other special events; ensure volunteer and staff coverage for each occasion
  • Organize engaging youth programing, including regular youth group meetings and outings
  • Organize and lead annual mission trip(s) and other service opportunities
  • Recruit, train, and manage both paid and volunteer childcare staff
  • Manage classroom set-up and the procurement of classroom/activity supplies
  • Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to align discipleship plan across the children, youth, and adult ministries
  • Encourage children and youth to serve in Sunday worship services
  • Develop special community-oriented opportunities (i.e. VBS,  Christmas, Easter events)
  • Coordinate family friendly events to encourage and support Christian values and family traditions
  • Build relationships with parents and provide support and care in conjunction with the Lead Pastor and other ministry areas
  • Execute strategies to enrich and grow the children and youth ministry
  • Provide/coordinate the Children’s Message during worship
  • Work with other church staff to fulfill duties, enrich the discipleship programs, expand Wayne Church’s reach
  • Ensure compliance with all child safety laws and regulations (i.e., Safe Sanctuaries [UM requirement], background checks, mandated reporter training)
  • Develop and implement staff and volunteer guidelines and code of conduct
  • Preach occasional Sunday sermons (if interested) 
  • Other duties as needed and assigned

Desired Skills

  • Strong Christian faith and passion for children’s and youth ministries
  • Loving and caring marked by a high level of patience and tolerance
  • Understands unique needs and challenges of today’s children and youth and can meet them at their level
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment
  • Ability to organize and delegate to teams of volunteers
  • Commitment to go above and beyond to achieve specific goals during key seasons throughout the year
  • Accountable and flexible
  • Related experience working with children (minimum of 3 years preferred)
  • College degree preferred
  • Background in seminary or early childhood education a plus
  • Cleared through state and national background checks
  • Ability to balance multiple projects while staying organized

INCLUSION

Full Inclusion

Salary

$40,000 – $60,000

Benefits

  • healthcare
  • retirement
  • paid time off
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