Director of Religious Education

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers and schedules a parish religious education program
• Orders textbooks, teaching materials and resources for religious education programs
• Prepares an annual budget for the Pastor.
• Prepares a yearly calendar; presents to the Pastor for approval
• Meets with Pastor routinely to plan and execute CCD program
• Supports and endorses Diocesan and Parish board policies
• Provides resources and operates OCIA and facilitates OCIA process.
• Maintains accurate records of students. Mass and Class attendance.
• Maintain Sacramental Records for students.
• Provide access and inclusion for children with special needs
• Involve family as an essential part in faith formation
• Create service and fundraising opportunities for Youth Group
• Maintain weekly sign in and sign out sheets
• Supervises Youth Minsters, OCIA and Adult programs staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate and prepare teams for Baptismal Prep, First Communion, Confirmation and OCIC Programs as needed.
• Create a Youth Group Program
• Involvement in Liturgy planning
• Monitor Protecting God's Children for volunteers (Compliance for the Diocese)
• Be a committed, active and dynamic presence in the Parish
• Facilitate Children's Liturgy of the Word during 11 AM Sunday Mass
• Create a Summer Vacation Bible School program and Summer programs for teens

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Theology/Religious Education required or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions
• 2-4 years of experience preferred working in Religious Education
• Must have a thorough knowledge and ability to teach Catholic doctrine.
• Practicing Catholic required
• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, departments heads, and representatives of other Diocesan agencies
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task as well as being self-motivated
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet
• Excellent and professional telephone manners, interpersonal skills, confidentiality and good business judgment
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 - 44 pounds
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Occasional time spent working closely with others

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

About the Employer

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