Christian Educator and Program Coordinator

Job Title: Christian Educator and Program Coordinator
Reports to: Senior Minister
Salary: $115,000 - $125,000

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403B
• Three weeks paid vacation
• One week paid study leave

FLSA Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: In-person, The Brick Presbyterian Church, New York, New York

Organization: The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York is a prominent, 1,500+ member, nationally recognized, PC(USA) congregation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We have a 250+ year history of traditional worship, Christian education, mission outreach, and regular fellowship programs. The church is also home to the highly regarded Brick Church School, which provides early-childhood education to over 170 children.

The Full-Time Christian Educator at The Brick Presbyterian Church is responsible for developing, leading, and nurturing the spiritual growth of children through a vibrant and engaging Sunday School program. This person will connect with families, forge relationships, and help them develop their child’s faith beyond Sunday morning. The holder of this position will also oversee the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers;

serve as a key voice in evaluating, improving, and helping set curriculum; lead the coordination and execution of special events; and support the overall Christian education program for children from preschool through 7th grade. This includes working closely with church leadership, families, and volunteers to ensure that the Sunday School department fosters a welcoming and spiritually enriching environment for children.

The holder of the position will also regularly lead Sunday School classes.

• Design and oversee a comprehensive Sunday School program, fostering the spiritual development of children from preschool through 7th grade.
• In consultation with the Children’s Ministry Committee, help set the curriculum, perform ongoing assessments of the curriculum, and seek out ways to enhance the curriculum in alignment with reformed theology and the values of The Brick Presbyterian Church.
• Plan and organize special events, seasonal programs, and milestone celebrations, such as Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost activities; giving out Bibles (which the church traditionally does in third grade), supervising and helping with the Christmas Pageant, and more.
• Maintain an ongoing evaluation of Sunday School programming to ensure relevance, quality, and engagement.
• Structure the program to naturally guide children into youth group and confirmation class, creating a seamless path for continued spiritual development.
• Lead Sunday School classes.
• Engage with children during Sunday School by sharing Bible stories, leading activities, and encouraging participation.
• Collaborate with The Brick Church Day School whenever possible to build connections and share resources, ensuring children are engaged in both the church and school communities.
• Collaborate with Adult Education efforts to ensure smooth integration of learning across all age groups.
• Coordinate and manage the Church Service Childcare program and serve as the lead contact.

• Recruit, train, and support teachers and Sunday School administrators and supervisors, helping them manage and run Sunday School effectively each week.
• Provide regular training and resources for teachers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Ensure all volunteers undergo necessary background checks and child protection training.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding Sunday School and other children’s programs.
• Foster strong relationships with families and provide resources to help parents nurture their children’s faith journey at home.
• Communicate regularly with parents and the congregation regarding Sunday School events and programs.

• Work closely with the clergy, music staff, and administrative teams to integrate Sunday School programs into the broader worship and mission life…