Elementary Discipleship Coordinator; 3rd-4th

Title: Elementary Discipleship Coordinator (3rd-4th)

Location
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St Paul the Apostle Westerville, Ohio

Reports to: Coordinator of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization

Job Summary:

The Elementary Discipleship Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating weekly formation programs for 3rd and 4th grade students in the PSR program. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Coordinator of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization to develop curriculum, offer volunteer formation and training, and plan formation events. This role aids in the implementation of catechetical and relational programs within a cohesive framework that is conducive to discipleship and relationship with Jesus Christ.

This person will report to the Coordinator of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. This individual will be required to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the Parish, including work on weekends and evenings.

The primary areas of responsibility are:

• Plan and implement a youth formation program for 3rd-4th grade students and their families.
• Prepare curriculum for youth formation events prior to the start of the academic year.
• Coordinates and oversees summer grade school age youth programs including but not limited to Vacation Bible School and Totus Tuus.
• Prepares classroom content and materials each week for PSR classes.
• Aids in training 3rd-4th grade volunteers and catechists.
• Communicate with parents and students about all opportunities through a weekly update.
• Collaborates with other parish youth ministry programs (Altar Serving, DOYMAR, etc.) to offer a comprehensive approach to youth formation.
• Plans and coordinates volunteers for a weekly special-needs catechesis class.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Participate in staff planning.
• Be a resource to parish staff on issues related to 3rd-4th grade catechesis.
• Be a consistent pastoral presence at Mass and parish-wide events.

• Assist in the recruitment, formation, and training of parent and event volunteers.
• Monthly support and training sessions with leaders and volunteers.
• Weekly communication with leaders and volunteers
• Assist the Coordinator of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization to ensure that all leaders and volunteers are compliant with diocesan VIRTUS requirements and ongoing formation.

• Participate in diocesan faith formation trainings and meetings.
• Participate in ongoing faith formation and educational opportunities.

• Thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith and the ability to communicate it to others successfully.
• Effective oral and written communication and composition skills.
• Ability to recruit and empower volunteers and collaborate well with them and others in carrying out the parish’s mission of ministry to youth.
• Build authentic relationships with youth and their parents.
• Ability to speak effectively in public.
• Collaborative skills that serve to motivate volunteers.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred - theology, catechesis, or similar academic discipline preferred.
• Experience working with grade school age students, special needs experience is beneficial.
  
  Any level certification in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation is beneficial.