Position: Director of Christian Education

Purpose: To coordinate and enhance the Christian Education (CE) program for young people (ages 4-18) and adults at Northside Presbyterian Church (PCUSA). The CE Director will work closely with and take guidance from the minister and CE Committee. The CE Director will take a leadership/facilitative role in implementing the adult and children's church school program and Youth Group(s).

Duties: Assist pastor and CE Committee in evaluating and implementing church school program (both structure and content) in light of current and anticipated educational needs of the Northside Presbyterian Church community.

Together with the Christian Education Committee and pastor, this person will work to:

• develop and implement a high quality church school program through leadership and teamwork;
• recruit and coordinate teacher volunteers;
• work actively to retain and involve middle school and high school youth in the life of the church;
• evaluate available church school and Vacation Bible School curricula and make recommendations to the CE Committee regarding choices;
• work with CE Committee in developing and achieving program goals for children, youth, and adults;
• plan and implement annual summer Vacation Bible School program, including recruitment and training of volunteer teachers;
• recruit, train (at least annually) and support church school teachers and youth group leaders;
• help plan and execute at least one major activity for middle school and high school groups during fall and spring semesters; hold regular youth group meetings/activities;
• Encourage participation in Presbytery or denomination-wide youth retreats;
• work with LOGOS Planning Team and assist as needed; participate in LOGOS functions weekly during school year.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Christian Education, OR similar experience and knowledge of methods in Christian Education. Experience in working effectively with children and adult church members toward a common purpose is also required. Demonstrated team building and planning skills are required. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and supportive of Presbyterian/Reformed theological doctrine and Presbyterian polity.

Hours: This is a part-time 10 months position (mid August-mid June). The Director of Christian Education will be present during openings, church school, and as needed for youth group activities. The Director will also attend Christian Education Committee meetings and events, LOGOS (or other) midweek church school activity. The position is funded for 15 hours per week for 40 weeks. The exact number of hours worked per week will vary according to program activities.

Possible time commitment expected (approximately 10-20 hours per week):

Pay: $15.00/hour for a maximum of 600 hours per year.

Applicants will be subject to a background check as required by the Safe Sanctuary Policy of the Presbyterian Church USA.

About Northside: Northside Presbyterian Church was founded in 1948. Northside is a member church of the Presbyterian Church (USA). There are approximately 200 members of Northside, with many new member families with school- and pre-school-age children, as well as a tradition of adult and youth education. Northside's education programs include:

• Sunday Church School program for pre-school - adult prior to worship each Sunday morning from September 1 to May 31
• Summer Vacation Bible School
• Wednesday evenings LOGOS
• Occasional adult and youth seminars

To apply, send resume to Northside Presbyterian Church, 1017 N. Progress St, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060.