Christian Education Director (4396)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Beaufort, SC

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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 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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.