Children's Formation Coordinator

Company Description

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Burlington, Vermont, was established in 1830 and provides a place of worship and community for Episcopalians and those discerning their faith. St. Paul's is an outward, activist community of Christian faith. It is a place of sanctuary, healing, inclusion, challenge, and compassion. We strive to be a soul-inspiring, mind-stretching, heart-healing center of unconditional surrender to the freedom of God, a place of hope and hospitality.

Coordinator of Children’s Formation

The Coordinator of Children’s Formation oversees the development and implementation of a robust program for children pre-K through eighth grade. The Coordinator will work closely with the Dean & Rector, staff, and adult volunteers. This is a part-time position approximately five – six hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Choose from available children’s Christian formation curricula or create curricula to be used for children’s formation
• Function as primary children’s educator September through Pentecost (late May or early June) beginning September 13, 2026.
• Recruit and train volunteer teachers for two classrooms (pre-K through 5th, and 6th-13th).
• Teach in one of the classrooms each week, alternating regularly.
• Be present on Sunday mornings to greet the children and their loved ones and attend the 10:00 service.
• Explore, plan, and implement special events for the children as agreed with the Dean & Rector.
• Attend staff meetings regularly (Wednesday mornings 10-12)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the tenets of Christian faith and knowledge of scripture
• Realize a call to work with a diverse group of children in their faith formation
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment for children of varied backgrounds
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults
• Willing to work with a team of volunteer teachers
• Experience deep joy in working with children as well as a healthy sense of humor
• Able to commit to being present on Sunday mornings during the standard academic year, September through late May or early June excluding the first Sunday after Christmas and Easter Day
• Early or elementary childhood education experience helpful but not required
• Comfort with teaching, writing, and speaking in the English language required
• Requires a successful background check and training in The Episcopal Church Safe Church curriculum

Contact

Interested persons should contact The Very Rev’d Greta Getlein, Dean & Rector via e-mail.

ggetlein@stpaulscathedralvt.org

www.stpaulscathedralvt.org

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul is an equal opportunity employer.

All genders, gender expressions, and ethnicities welcome.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person