Religious Activities and Education Director jobs in Colorado

General Description

The Director of Faith Formation administrates (designs, develops, directs and evaluates) a total parish catechetical program and provides leadership to assist a parish community in building a solid foundation for youth and adult spirituality, Catholic living, ministry and outreach. In addition the director will coordinate and oversee all sacramental programs.

Reports to: Pastor Employment: FT, Hrly $22-$25, 35hrs/wk Classification: Non-Exempt

Administration

• Review curriculum and make changes to keep current
• Maintain records for registration, attendance
• Manages records and paperwork for all Sacramental programs
• Filing and distribution of all pertinent material
• Prepare, implement and monitor budget
• Prepare and monitor yearly calendar
• Set goals and philosophy
• Supervise RE teachers and assistants
• Maintain Safe Environment program
• Ensure volunteers are Safe Environment trained if applicable.

Classroom support

• Recruit/schedule/coordinate teachers/assistants
• Train teachers and assistants
• Nurture and support teachers/assistants (recognition, regular contact, supplies and resources)
• Maintain a resource library of books/DVDs for teacher use.
• Handle problems or discipline issues that may occur in classes
• Be available to work various hours when classes are held

Publicize and communicate

• Prepare/publish/distribute schedule
• Communicate and coordinate with office staff and Priest
• Promote RE (bulletin, announcements, emails, parent letters, flocknote, bulletin board)
• Filing and distributing letters, reports
• Organize fundraising efforts for various activities
• Promote community building
• Oversee adult education efforts
• Parent meetings/workshops
• Recruit and engage new families
• Provide engaging activities for families
• Plan summer activities (VBS, youth group, etc)
• Coordinate special events related to religious events (Stations of the Cross, Living Rosary, etc)

• Diocese activities
• Keep abreast of new resources, curricula, educational philosophy, etc
• Attend diocese meetings/workshops/training
• Network with other DRE’s

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate capability to carry out administrative and supervisor duties in a timely fashion, utilizing good communication and relationship skills
• Participate in ongoing formation and educational opportunities to keep current on trends in catechetical ministry
• College degree, preferably in education
• Proven participation and continuing updating of the Safe Environment Program sponsored through the archdiocese