Children's Faith Formation Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Faith Formation

REPORTS TO: Director of Faith Formation

SCHEDULE: Approximately 25 hrs. per week, including Sundays

PAY RANGE: $21-$23 hourly range

Based on experience, education and qualifications.

The Children's Faith Formation Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the faith formation and spiritual growth of children and families within our parish community. Under the direction of the Director of Faith Formation and in collaboration with the Associate Director of Children's Faith Formation, this position coordinates Sunday School (ages 3–6) and Children's Liturgy of the Word (grades 1–5), while assisting with the implementation of the First Eucharist preparation program and Kingdom Nights children’s ministry.

The coordinator also supports curriculum and program planning, volunteer recruitment and training, parent engagement, and the day-to-day administrative and logistical needs of children's faith formation.

Because all St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

• Coordinates and executes the Sunday School Program (age 3 to 6 years old) and Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word (1 st to 5 th grade).
• Assists the Associate Director of Children’s Faith Formation in the coordination and implementation of the First Eucharist preparation program.
• Supports First Eucharist classes, parent meetings, retreats, rehearsals, and sacramental celebrations through preparation, communication, and program logistics.
• Assists with the planning, preparation, and facilitation of Kingdom Nights, a weekly faith formation program for children in grades 1–5, including games, prayer, catechesis, small group activities, and community-building experiences.
• Assists in planning curriculum and programs, selecting text and other teaching materials.
• Assists in recruiting, selecting and placing teachers, aides and substitutes where necessary.
• Assist in training teachers throughout the year.
• Provides classroom set-up before classes.
• Ensures that all material and supply levels are maintained.
• Maintains documentation and correspondence relating to programs.
• Fosters effective communication between staff, teachers, parents, and students.
• Remains on-site and available for program classes and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Faith Formation.

The Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator works collaboratively with the parish staff and parish community by:

• Upholding and supporting the vision and mission statement of the St. Martin de Porres Community
• Participating in all aspects of parish life through community, worship, catechesis and outreach
• Fostering effective communication in the parish
• Continuing with personal faith development informally and through learning opportunities at parish or diocese.
• Studying and evaluating current trends in faith formation.

• Fully initiated and practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to the Catholic Faith.
• Basic Catechist Certification (if not certified, will begin process upon hiring)
• Experience or demonstrated capability in catechetical teaching or faith formation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Sundays and occasional evenings for classes, meetings, and special events.
• Proficiency in basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, databases).

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Education, Education, or a related field.
• Previous experience in children's catechetical ministry or religious education.
• Familiarity with Catholic curriculum development and age-appropriate catechetical methods.

• To perform duties of the job, the employee may on a regular basis be required to stand, sit, talk, hear/listen, reach, stoop,…