Director of Religious Education - St. Edward the Confessor - Bowie Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington • Bowie, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Catholic Church of Washington is to spread the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. In the faithful pursuit of this mission, St. Edward the Confessor parish in Bowie, Md. is seeking a Director of Religious Education (DRE). This role designs and directs a comprehensive religious education program for adults and children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Requirements

• A knowledge and appreciation of diverse aspects of the Catholic Church, its theology, mission, evangelization, history, and spirituality.
• Leadership ability.
• Ability to teach children with energy and positivity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to build relationships with a diverse group of parishioners, staff, and with other parishes in the area.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to plan large events involving coordination with the Archdiocese of Washington and other parishes in the area.
• Organizational skills to manage paperwork for children receiving sacraments, tracking attendance, and setting up for events.
• Practical teaching experience as a catechist, school teacher, or in a similar role.
• Coursework in catechetics will be considered as experience.
• Experience with administrative functions (budgeting, scheduling, institutional relationships).
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and Gmail).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of teaching methods for special needs students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Religious Education Program for K-8 kids, including First Reconciliation, Communion, and Confirmation.
• Researches and implements the latest best practices for child safety, the prevention of abuse, and appropriate handling of abuse cases if they occur.
• Evaluates and revises program curricula to make religious education classes more effective.
• Coordinates retreats that encourage spiritual preparation for First Reconciliation, Communion, and Confirmation, as well as rehearsing for participation in the sacraments.
• Coordinates safe and fun community-building activities for kids.
• Recruits and trains volunteers for teaching.
• Will build a program of theological enrichment events for adults.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Pastor.
• Maintains compliance with all archdiocesan and parish policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level