Religious Education Coordinator

Overview

Position: Religious Education Coordinator
Location: Our Lady of Grace Parish - Maricopa, AZ
Job : 3751
# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Coordinator, Religious Education Status: Part Time - 20 Hours/Week

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Department/

Location:

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Maricopa, Arizona

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry and/or Pastor, is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the Religious Education program at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. The coordinator shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.”

(Eph. 4:1)

• Perform as support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life and govern professional life in accordance with Catholic morals and principles.
• Assist in articulating a vision within the community, including needs assessment, setting priorities, goals, and action plans.
• Coordinate curriculum changes, assess needs, and incorporate prayer, service, and outreach at all levels.
• Assist in administering Religious Education programs: program coordination, liaison between catechists and parents, maintain sacrament records, attend weekly staff meetings, and carry out special projects as directed.
• Proficiency using Flocknote to stay in touch with parents and Catechists.
• Assist in recruiting and forming Catechists, including catechist education and training, adhering to Diocesan guidelines.
• Assist with oversight of religious education staff.
• Ensure adherence to personnel policy guidelines and other parish/diocesan guidelines.
• Prepare reports as necessary.
• Assist with ensuring adherence to the Diocese of Tucson Safe Environment requirements.
• Assist in drafting and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for youth activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal education and office environment.

Required

Activities:

Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.

• Working knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; strong human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Courtesy toward fellow employees, parishioners, and the public.
• Self-starter; well organized; ability to multitask and work with urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality; weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Proficiency in computer technology, including Flock notes, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
• Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.

• Associate degree in business, education or public administration or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a Catholic religious education environment as an educator or practicing catechist.
• Level 1 catechetical certification or equivalent education.

• Level 2 catechetical certification or equivalent education preferred.

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic religious organization and employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy,” no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.