Assistant Coordinator of Religious Education

About the role

El Carmen Catholic Church is seeking a faith-filled, organized, and bilingual Assistant Coordinator of Religious Education to support the parish’s catechetical programs. This part-time position works closely with the Pastor and the Coordinator of Religious Education to ensure that children, youth, families, and catechists are served with excellence, hospitality, and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with the Pastor and Coordinator of Religious Education.
• Assist with class schedules, room assignments, attendance records, sacramental preparation lists, Mass attendance, service hours, and parent communication logs.
• Prepare classrooms with materials, prayer spaces, and supplies.
• Help create semester and yearly program calendars.
• Support catechists with guidance, materials, and orientation to parish procedures.
• Attend bi-monthly pastoral council meetings and monthly parish staff meetings.
• Assist with liturgical celebrations for OCIA/OCIC and planning for the Easter Vigil.
• Support First Communion and Confirmation rehearsals, confessions, retreats, and celebrations.
• Coordinate parent meetings and track student progress and required documents.
• Assist in developing individualized programs for students with special needs.
• Supervise hallways, entrances, and dismissal procedures to ensure child safety.
• Support implementation of Safe Environment policies.
• Collaborate with parish staff and ministry leaders; step in for the Coordinator when needed.
• Represent the Religious Education program with professionalism and pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Desire to grow in knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in catechesis, parish ministry, or teaching preferred.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) or similar programs.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or coursework in Theology, Catechesis, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with families, catechists, and parish staff.
• Completion of Safe Environment training (or willingness to complete).

Benefits

• 403b Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Approximately 6 hours per week. Weekly presence during Monday Religious Education sessions (as required). Occasional weekend meetings, retreats, and parish events.