Sunday School Director
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Part-Time
Church Description:
We are a predominantly Asian American church that meets in Manhattan near Columbia University. We welcome people of all backgrounds to come and be a part of our family, and we seek to impact our larger community with the love of Jesus Christ. If you’re looking for a place of worship, for friends, for a deeper relationship with God, and for a place to call home away from home, please visit us. All are welcome. We’d love to get to know you!
Ministry Position Description:
Morningside United Methodist Church is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to take on a leadership role in and to also become a part of our family. As a congregation made up of young Asian American families, we are looking for someone who cares deeply about raising the next generation to know Jesus as their Savior and to grow in the knowledge and love of God. We have a team of dedicated volunteers and are looking for a director to plan and execute the program. Our ideal candidate will be able to generate a healthy rotation of teachers so that all teachers (including the director) will be able to regularly participate in the main service.
Candidate Duties and Responsibilities:
Overseeing:
Programming:
Meetings:
Candidate Requirements:
Character:
Competency:
Chemistry:
Salary and Benefits:
$600 per month for 5-7 hours per week
2 weeks vacation per year
Contact Information:
If interested, contact the church via EMAIL
Call (240) 319- 2296
For more information about the church WEBSITE
Location:
3041 Broadway, Room 207
New York, NY 10027
Church Description:
We are a predominantly Asian American church that meets in Manhattan near Columbia University. We welcome people of all backgrounds to come and be a part of our family, and we seek to impact our larger community with the love of Jesus Christ. If you’re looking for a place of worship, for friends, for a deeper relationship with God, and for a place to call home away from home, please visit us. All are welcome. We’d love to get to know you!
Ministry Position Description:
Morningside United Methodist Church is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to take on a leadership role in and to also become a part of our family. As a congregation made up of young Asian American families, we are looking for someone who cares deeply about raising the next generation to know Jesus as their Savior and to grow in the knowledge and love of God. We have a team of dedicated volunteers and are looking for a director to plan and execute the program. Our ideal candidate will be able to generate a healthy rotation of teachers so that all teachers (including the director) will be able to regularly participate in the main service.
Candidate Duties and Responsibilities:
Overseeing:
- Evaluate/assess the present children’s ministry program, set goals, and implement new ideas
- Work in cooperation with pastor, Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), and church council
- Implement Safe Sanctuary Policy – assuring that the church is a safe place for children and the adults who work with them, and monitoring continued safety in cooperation with pastor
- Recruit adults willing and gifted in the area of children’s ministry and provide training
Programming:
- Sundays – execute Sunday school curriculum, coordinating materials and resources needed
- Weekdays – communication with parents regarding the needs of their children
- Special events – plan/program events such as Vacation Bible School, retreats, special Sunday services such as Easter, Christmas, etc.
Meetings:
- Participate in church staff meetings, usually monthly or every 2 months, and council meetings
- Participate in SPRC meetings, usually quarterly
- Organize and participate in Sunday School-parent meetings, usually quarterly
Candidate Requirements:
Character:
- A person of faith, honesty, and integrity possessing love, care, and respect for children
- A solid sense of emotional/sexual boundaries around children
Competency:
- Ability to effectively communicate Christian teaching to children ranging from toddlers to age 11
- Insight into how children learn and grow, with an open mind and willingness to take risks and learn
- Proactive leadership and communication skills with teachers, parents, pastor, and SPRC
Chemistry:
- Relational skills to work with other church staff
- Relational skills to work with teachers and parents
Salary and Benefits:
$600 per month for 5-7 hours per week
2 weeks vacation per year
Contact Information:
If interested, contact the church via EMAIL
Call (240) 319- 2296
For more information about the church WEBSITE
Location:
3041 Broadway, Room 207
New York, NY 10027