Director of Religious Education - St. Edward the Confessor - Bowie Maryland

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the Religious Education Program for K-8 kids, including First Reconciliation, Communion, and Confirmation.
• Researches and implements the latest best practices for child safety, the prevention of abuse, and appropriate handling of abuse cases if they occur.
• Evaluates and revises program curricula to make religious education classes more effective.
• Captures and rehearses for participation in the sacraments.
• Coordinates safe and fun community-building activities for kids.
• Recruits and trains volunteers for teaching.
• Builds a program of theological enrichment events for adults.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Pastor.
• Maintains compliance with all archdiocesan and parish policies.

Qualifications

• A knowledge and appreciation of diverse aspects of the Catholic Church, its theology, mission, evangelization, history, and spirituality.
• Leadership ability.
• Ability to teach children with energy and positivity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to build relationships with a diverse group of parishioners, staff, and with other parishes in the area.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to plan large events involving coordination with the Archdiocese of Washington and other parishes in the area.
• Organizational skills to manage paperwork for children receiving sacraments, tracking attendance, and setting up for events.
• Knowledge of teaching methods for special needs students is a plus.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Catholic theology, religious education, church history or other relevant area (will accept applications from students in their senior year).
• Practical teaching experience as a catechist, school teacher, or in a similar role.
• Coursework in catechetics will be considered as experience.
• Experience with administrative functions (budgeting, scheduling, institutional relationships).
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and Gmail).

Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• This position requires occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a part time 20 hour per week role with evening and weekend hours.
• This role has a starting salary of $35,000.

Please forward your resume to: bookkeeper@stedwardbowie.com