Job Description Faith Lutheran Church Elementary (Pre K through 5th grade) Family Ministries Co-Director
The position of Elementary Director is to teach, encourage, inspire and nurture young people and the congregational family in the Christian Faith. Family Ministry duties are shared with the Junior and Senior High Director. This position is allotted twenty hours per week.
Reports to: Pastor, Church Council and Youth and Family Ministries Committee (Y/F Partners).
Qualifications:
Training and/or experience working with youth. Demonstrated organizational, leadership, communication and computer skills. Ability to work independently while recognizing the importance of interaction with Co-Director and Y/F Partners. Faith in Jesus Christ and a basic understanding of as well as agreement with Lutheran Theology.
Responsibilities:
Family Ministries Responsibilities:
Staff, Team and Committee Responsibilities:
The position of Elementary Director is to teach, encourage, inspire and nurture young people and the congregational family in the Christian Faith. Family Ministry duties are shared with the Junior and Senior High Director. This position is allotted twenty hours per week.
Reports to: Pastor, Church Council and Youth and Family Ministries Committee (Y/F Partners).
Qualifications:
Training and/or experience working with youth. Demonstrated organizational, leadership, communication and computer skills. Ability to work independently while recognizing the importance of interaction with Co-Director and Y/F Partners. Faith in Jesus Christ and a basic understanding of as well as agreement with Lutheran Theology.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, plan and schedule Wednesday School education for Pre K through 5th grade. This includes curriculum development, coordination of volunteers and transportation and supply management.
- Develop and implement Vacation Bible School for children Pre K through 5th grade in coordination with Junior Senior High Director.
- Provide youth with opportunities to understand the importance of Missions through education and service projects.
- Plan, develop and coordinate fundraising projects pertinent to activities.
- Coordinate Faith Lutheran’s newborn welcoming activities.
- Participate in synodical and national meetings and continuing education opportunities as approved by Y/F Partners.
- Other duties as assigned and agreed upon by Y/F Partners.
Family Ministries Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate programming based on fellowship, service, ministry and education. i.e. snow tubing, game nights, service projects.
- Fund raising activities for Family Ministry projects and outings. i.e. Annual Advent meal is the primary project for Family Ministries fundraising.
- Plan and coordinate the annual Advent Celebration in coordination with Junior Senior High Co-Director (can recruit and supervise person or persons for this activity).
- Other duties as assigned and agreed upon by Y/F Partners.
Staff, Team and Committee Responsibilities:
- Meet with Pastor and Junior Senior High Director for staff meetings on a regular basis.
- Meet with Youth and Family Ministries Committee as scheduled.
- Meet with the Church Council annually or as requested by Council or Co-Director(s).
- Work with Y/F Partners and Junior Senior High Director to develop and implement Benchmark activities. i.e. The Lord’s Prayer, Ten Commandments, Books of the Bible, Apostles Creed.
- Have an understanding of the Faith Lutheran’s Policies and Procedures and the financial system and budgetary process utilized.
- Develop and present reports as requested.