Local Catholic Education Coordinator

Local Only! Need Catholic Education Coordinator

• Full-time

Qualified Catholic Religious Education Coordinator will provide recruitment and instruction of children in Catholic education programs, using the approved curriculum and guidelines provided by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

• Minimum two years of experience with evidence (resume, references) in a Catholic church or school environment
• Experience leading a Catholic religious education program or similar position
• Experience teaching Catholic church programs (e.g., Religious Education / Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and RCIA)
• Master Catechist Certificate (level
  2) or pursuit of one from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
• Earned Bachelor’s Degree

• Coordinate a program of Catholic religious education with the Catholic Chaplain (or priest or designee) in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
• Organize classes, recruit volunteer teachers, substitutes, and other necessary staff, initiate background checks with Chapel staff, and coordinate approvals in accordance with DoD Instruction 1402.05.
• Coordinate with the Chapel Security Manager for all volunteers working with minors to ensure adherence to local operating instruction and Air Force Instruction 52‑101.
• Seek written approval from the Wing Chaplain before posting any religious materials or pamphlets in any chapel or base facilities.
• Stock and maintain Catholic RE supplies in chapel classrooms; ensure appropriate environment as directed by the Wing Chaplain, Air Force regulations and local policy.
• Coordinate with Chapel Staff to ensure proper scheduling and adequate space for Catholic RE events/programs; advise chapel staff on changes in requirements.
• Train teachers and substitutes on teaching requirements and safety protocols; provide workshops for volunteers as required by the Wing Chaplain.
• Provide orientation for new volunteer staff members in facilities, funding, religious education policies, and available resources; introduce volunteer staff to NCOIC, Chapel Operations, and the Wing Chaplain upon initiation of background investigation.
• Maintain a professional working environment; report any malicious activity, misconduct or unlawful acts to the Wing Chaplain and necessary base agencies.
• In consultation with the Catholic Chaplain, develop and submit an FY calendar of events and a list of religious education curriculum to the Wing Chaplain as required.
• Be present in each class and children’s church at least once a month or as requested by volunteer teachers; verify, document, and enforce use of background check badges for all volunteers working with minors.
• Ensure teacher(s) are prepared and ready to teach all RE classes; ensure background check badges are signed out and maintained by Catholic RE volunteers.
• Upon start of the contract term, meet with NCOIC and Chapel Operations to receive facility orientation and issuance of facility keys; upon end of contract term, return all issued keys and equipment.
• Do not remove any equipment or chapel furnishings from chapel facilities without consent from the Wing Chaplain.
• Serve as the advisor to the Wing Chaplain and NCOIC, Chapel Operations as subject matter expert on Catholic Religious Education requirements and curriculum.
• Coordinate and execute volunteer appreciation functions for Catholic RE volunteers annually or as required by the Wing Chaplain.
• Ensure classes and events are set up properly before close of business on the last duty day before the event/program; report any requirements or requests to successfully launch the event/program before COB on the last duty day before the scheduled activity; upon event completion, ensure the facility is cleaned up, trash removed, all lights and equipment turned off and facilities locked and secure.
• Ensure set-up and tear down of facility is thoroughly completed (i.e., returning tables and chairs to original location, storing TVs in their secure locations). Ensure books and materials are properly stored and classrooms are free of loose materials and debris after use; coordinator may recruit volunteers from…