Christian Education Director (4396)

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, develops, coordinates, monitors, and supervises all Christian Education Programs for a Corps including

but not limited to youth programs; builds and maintains a positive relationship with Corps members, children,

youth, and their parents; recruits volunteers to serve as teachers/leaders for various programs and serves as a

resource to assist them in the same; ensures all programs are in compliance with The Salvation Army mission

and ensures the safety of program participants; administers the day-to-day office operations to include

preparation of statistics and reports, purchasing of supplies, promotion of programs, and administration of

department budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position description should not be interpreted as all

inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The

incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated

in this position description. Coordinates, directs, and promotes all Corps Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes;

prepares and maintains the Youth Roll Book on a regular basis for annual reviews; ensures all Sunday School classes are

covered by the appropriate teaching staff; recruits substitutes teachers as needed; orders and distributes

Sunday School supplies to teachers ensuring all teachers have materials needed.

Builds and nurtures positive relationships with the youth; serves as a mentor and role model by leading youth

by example; shares meals and fellowship time with the youth; provides individual spiritual guidance when

needed; remains available and interruptible to youth’s needs and may be required to respond to emergency

situations outside of normal hours of work in order to meet the needs of the youth both inside and outside of

the Corps environment.

Plans, develops, and monitors curriculum content of Sunday School classes, giving specific as well as general

guidance to each Sunday School teacher.

Serves as a constant source of fresh ideas for all program leaders in all matters of classroom

including units of study, schedules, educational materials, needed resources, and craft ideas.

Maintains awareness of new materials in the area of Christian Education; researches and purchases books or

magazines or other materials that might be helpful to the development of the Christian Education Curriculum

Library.

Works with local officers, Sunday School teachers, and other program leaders to ensure that special lesson

plans are made for each scheduled program, that the plans are followed, and that appropriate statistics are kept

and recorded.

Ensures the safety and protection of all children participating in youth programs; contacts the appropriate

personnel, parents, or emergency services as needed; reports all accidents to the supervisor; contacts parents

with any discipline problems occur with children participating in programs.

Consolidates craft and art supply requests from local officers and program leaders; prepares and submits

purchase requests for the same.

Coordinates transportation arrangements for all Corps programs and provides transportation as needed on

emergency basis.

Plans and coordinates arrangements for youth to attend Divisional events.

Plans and coordinates arrangements for Divisional and Territorial Camps including scheduling of youth

physicals; completes all paperwork for camps and organizes transportation.

Plans and coordinates monthly social activities for teens and young adults age groups.

Plans, coordinates, and implements fund-raising functions for various groups.

Plans and organizes music for both junior choir and youth chorus; plans, rehearses and promotes children's

musicals.

Plans, organizes, and leads quarterly teachers meetings; coordinates arrangements for annual teacher training

seminars.

Prepares and maintains statistical records on all Corps program activities and attendance; compiles and

prepares monthly statistical reports; prepares monthly youth reports and submits same to Divisional

Headquarters; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Assists in preparing the Christian Education budget; monitors expenditures to ensures compliance to budget

limitations.

Prepares and maintains accurate records, lists, logs, and reports regarding the Christian Education Programs.

Types and distributes correspondence for various groups; develops and mails informational flyers to promote

various Corps activities; sends reminders and remembrances to members of Corps programs.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as member of the camp staff throughout the summer.

Plans and coordinates an annual Sunday School Carnival, and special youth retreats.

Plans, coordinates, and instructs community programs.

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field,

and

three years experience developing and leading Christian education programs for large groups,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and

abilities.

Must be a uniform wearing Salvationist in good standing based on program requirements.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State Driver's License

Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License may be required if Corps vehicles include school bus size

vehicle. (Must meet the guidelines provided by the state, DOT, and the automobile insurance provider as

pertaining these vehicles.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission and ministry.

Knowledge of the Bible, doctrine and theology.

Knowledge of principles and practices of Christian education, child development and family relations.

Knowledge of effective teaching skills and practices for youth programs.

Knowledge of a wide variety of creative resources and practices which facilitate the modern development and

promotion of Christian education programs.

Ability to recruit, lead, and motivate volunteers to teach Christian education classes/programs.

Ability to maintain control of events dealing with multiple age groups.

Ability to serve as a resource for the development of Christian education programs.

Ability to establish and nurture relationships with adults and children of all ages and their families.

Ability to plan, organize, and promote Christian education group functions.

Ability to attend Corps programs including Sunday services.

Ability to administer programs within established budget constraints.

Ability to become and remain certified to operate Salvation Army vehicles per insurance requirements.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Ability to type.

Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, dictaphone, typewriter, computer,

and adding machine.

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or

walking.

Work may involve driving a vehicle on occasion to transport passengers to and from Corps programs.