Director of Christian Education and Youth Full Time

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    Job Description

    Full-time, exempt
    Supervisor: Dr. Rev. Stephen Caine, Presbyterian Minister

    Job Overview:
    Indian Hill Church is seeking a Director of Christian Education and Youth to foster spiritual growth and
    cultivate an environment of enthusiastic service and outreach in the community. The ideal candidate
    (possesses a strong call to) must feel a strong vocational call to ministry; possess a committed faith in God and Jesus Christ, and the maturity in their faith and in their spiritual growth to provide strong and
    appropriate counsel to children, youth, and adults; the ability to provide adaptive leadership and
    management to the Christian Education Program for children, youth and their families (birth–young
    adult) and to help them grow in their Christian faith; and the ability to develop trusting relationships with people of all ages within the congregation and community.

    Responsibilities:
    • Direct and support all Christian education programs for children, youth, and families
    • Teach competently across multiple age groups and in multiple settings
    • Plan, coordinate and manage youth programs
    • Engage and empower parents to be involved in the faith formation of their children
    • Build opportunities for youth and children to be involved in worship and Christian service
    • Build relationships with children, youth, and families, and provide holistic guidance and support as needed
    • Work collaboratively with programming and support staff; coordinate directly with Director of Music and Director of Indian Hill Church Nursery School
    • Actively participate in all aspects of church life as a member of the leadership team
    • Hire, coordinate, and manage nursery staff
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:
    • One of the following: PCUSA Certified Christian Educator or Episcopal equivalent, Master’s Degree in Christian Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field with a strong desire to seek further training in Christian Education in either denominational context preferred
    • At least 3 years of relevant experience
    • The interest, maturity, and flexibility to work in a dual denominational environment
    • Physical requirements: ability to engage in overnight retreats, outdoor games and activities, mission trips and other physically demanding tasks
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to
    connect on a personal level with people of all ages
    • Outstanding planning and organizational skills
    • Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience

    Interested applicants can send resumes by email.

    Application closes: April 30, 2024

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