Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Qualifications

• Must be able to fully participate in the sacramental life of the Ellsworth AFB Catholic Community.
• Must possess a current Master Catechist Certificate (level
  2) or be working towards one, from Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
• Must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Coordinate and execute a full‑spectrum program of Catholic religious education with the Catholic Priest in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The program will include Children’s Church, Pre‑K through 8th grade Religious Education instruction, pre‑sacramental instruction (First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation) and must meet the needs of the Catholic community using curriculum and programs approved by the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) and the Wing Chaplain.
• Organize classes; recruit volunteer teachers, substitutes and other necessary staff for all aspects of the religious education program; initiate background checks for volunteers in accordance with AFI 52‑101 and local procedures.
• Record and submit AFFCARS data to the Catholic Priest as required.
• Ensure all volunteers working with minors adhere to local procedures and AFI 52‑101.
• Stock and maintain Catholic RE supplies in chapel classrooms from chapel supplied items; ensure classroom environment is appropriate as directed by the Catholic Priest, Air Force Instructions and local policy.
• Coordinate with Chapel Staff to ensure proper scheduling of all Catholic RE events to preserve adequate space and time allotments 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 Catholic Priest or local guidance; ensure Religious Education workers are trained and comply with safety requirements and procedures.
• Provide orientation for new volunteer staff members in facilities, funding, religious education policies and available resources.
• Maintain a professional working environment; report any malicious activity, misconduct or unlawful acts to the Wing Chaplain and/or necessary base agencies.
• Develop and submit an FY calendar of events and a list of religious education curriculum requirements to the Wing Chaplain or designee 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 teachers are prepared and ready to teach all RE classes coordinated with the Catholic Priest; ensure background check badges are properly signed out and maintained for Catholic RE volunteers.
• Upon start of the contract term, meet with NCOIC, Religious Affairs 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 or designee.
• Serve as the advisor to the Wing Chaplain, NCOIC, Religious Affairs and Catholic Priest as the Coordinator of Catholic Religious Education requirements and curriculum.
• Coordinate and execute volunteer appreciation function for Catholic RE volunteers annually or as required by the Catholic Priest.
• 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; ensure the facility is cleaned up, trash removed, all lights and equipment turned off and facilities locked and secure upon event completion.
• Ensure set‑up and tear‑down of facility is thoroughly completed (return tables and chairs to original location, store TVs in their secure locations); keep books and materials properly stored and classrooms free of loose materials and debris after use. Recruit volunteers from congregation to perform set‑up and tear‑down tasks.
• Plan and coordinate a summer curriculum for Catholic Youth Religious…