CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR
The Greencastle Presbyterian Church (GPC), a 150-member congregation, seeks a Director of Christian Education (part-time salaried position). The Director will provide leadership and vision for the overall development and implementation of a Christian Education program committed to discipling and shepherding primarily children and youth and, to a lesser extent, adults. GPC strives to embody God’s love in the world and seeks to reach new people and incorporate them in the life of the church.
Major Director duties include (1) coordinate the selection, use, and purchasing of curriculum for Sunday School for children (pre-K through 5th grade) and youth (6th through 12th grades), as well as recruit volunteer teachers: (2) coordinate summer vacation Bible School; (3) lead special Sunday worship programs such as Advent program, Rally Day, Youth Sunday, and Easter Sunrise Service; (4) oversee high/middle school youth group and pre-K through 5th grade children’s group, recruiting volunteers to help; (5) coordinate volunteers for nursery during Sunday worship; and (6) assist with budgeting and communications to the congregation regarding Christian Education.
Minimum qualifications: degree, course work, and/or experience in education, Christian education, or related field; good communication and organizational skills; proficient and creative in the use of technology; ability to work well with and relate to children, youth, parents, and the leadership of GPC; and successful completion and maintenance of all legally required criminal, child protective services and other background checks. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to the Greencastle Presbyterian Church,
57 West Baltimore Street, Greencastle, PA 17225, or they may be e-mailed to GPC at [email protected].