Catholic Religious Educator

Job title: Catholic Religious Educator

Location: HI 96863 USA

Duties:

• The candidate shall recruit, train, assign, and supervise volunteer teachers and helpers in the Catholic Religious Education Program for children.
• The candidate shall maintain communication and information flow with parents and families of the students, including a family handbook with a calendar of events, periodic Catholic bulletin announcements, and other activities.
• The candidate must ensure preparation of certificates, awards and presentations for students and staff.
• The candidate shall maintain a professional, courteous relationship with Chaplain Corps Staff, other candidates, volunteers and other military and civilian agencies.
• Attend regularly scheduled chapel council meetings and other meetings as required by the Catholic DRE (Director of Religious Education).
• The candidate shall coordinate all programs under the direction of the Catholic DRE, including possible Vacation Bible School program (01 MAY-30 MAY), keeping the Catholic DRE informed of the status of programs, future scheduling and any problems that may arise.
• Provide initial and annual orientation and training for program volunteers.
• Provide for teacher training sessions and other staff meetings as needed.
• The candidate shall be present at the Chapel when classes are in session, to provide for administrative needs of students, teachers and parents.
• Be able to work with the Protestant RE coordinator on any ecumenical projects deemed appropriate by the DRE (Director of Religious Education).

Education and qualifications:

• Be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the tenants of faith of the Roman Catholic community and understand the requirements for support of children, youth and adults onboard military installations.
• Knowledge and experience as an Administrative Assistant are required.
• Be an active member of a Catholic Community and have working knowledge in the Roman Catholic Faith and must have experience in working with the Catholic community.
• The candidate must be a practicing and confirmed Catholic, who is in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in education or have experience with Catholic children’s religious education programs. The candidate shall have at least two years of experience as a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator or related field in education within the past 5 years.
•  The candidate shall have the ability to perform services that are like this requirement; the ability to specifically execute and supervise a comprehensive program for Catholic Religious Education.

Hours of operation:

• At minimum, 10 hours weekly must be performed at the chapel during working hours Monday through Thursday.