Local Catholic Education Coordinator

Local Only! Need Catholic Education Coordinator

Full-time

Education and Experience Requirement: The Catholic Religious Education Coordinator shall provide a resume showing a minimum of two years' experience and a minimum of two references related to their work and experience in the following areas:

• Working or volunteering in a Catholic church/school environment.
• Leading a Catholic religious education program or similar position.
• Teaching Catholic church programs (e.g., Religious Education / Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, aka CCD, & RCIA).
• Master Catechist Certificate (level
  2) or be working towards one, from Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
• Have an earned Bachelor’s Degree.

Religious Education Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Coordinate a program of Catholic religious education with Catholic Chaplain (or priest, or designee; here and throughout this document) in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The program must meet the needs of a Catholic community using approved curriculum and programs.
• Organize classes; recruit volunteer teachers, substitutes, and other necessary staff; initiates background checks process with Chapel Staff and coordinates approval in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 1402.05.
• Coordinate with Chapel Security Manager for all volunteers working with minors to ensure the local operating instruction and Air Force Instruction 52-101 are properly adhered to.
• Seek written approval from Wing Chaplain prior to posting any religious materials or pamphlets in any chapel or base facilities.
• Stock and maintain Catholic RE supplies in chapel classrooms. Ensure classroom environment is appropriate as directed by the Wing Chaplain, Air Force regulations 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 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 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.
• Must ensure teacher(s) is/are prepared and ready to teach all RE classes coordinated with Catholic Chaplain. Ensure background check badges are signed out and maintained by Catholic RE volunteers.
• Upon start of the contract term, meet with NCOIC, 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 the subject matter expert on Catholic Religious Education requirements and curriculum.
• Coordinate and execute volunteer appreciation function 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 has been taken out, all lights and equipment has been turned off and facilities are locked and secure.
• Ensure set-up and tear down of facility is…