Early Childhood Formation Coordinator

Saint Rose is looking for a passionate catechist to lead Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for the Parish and School, and work to actively engage families with early childhood youth (age 3-7 years old) in faith formation and parish life.

Primary Responsibilities

1. To organize and implement Faith Formation programming for Preschool through First Grade youth within the parish and school.* 
2. Lead Catechesis of the Good Shepherd level 1 for Preschool through 1st Grade students.*
3. Plan and execute Catechesis of the Word for Children one Sunday per month, during Mass, to help children understand and engage with the Sunday Gospel.
4. Work on curriculum development and selection of materials for programs that suitably accomplish Faith Formation goals.
5. Partner with other Faith Formation Staff to plan and execute 3-4 intergenerational catechetical events for the parish community each year.
6. Assist in organizing childcare options for major parish events as needed.
7. Supervise,  recruit, and train volunteer leaders and catechists.
8. Aid in Faith Formation enrollment and promotion procedures.
9. partner with parents  to assist in continuing quality catechesis at home.
10. Communicate program budget needs to the Director of Evangelization and be responsible for administration of the budget allocation for the Sunday programs 
11. Maintain effective channels of communication with Early Childhood families.
12. Develop rapport with parish families and leaders through relational ministry.
13. Collaborate with the rest of the Faith Formation team and other parish staff to accomplish ministry goals in line with the parish mission.

The full job description is available upon request

This role allows a flexible working schedule, and averages approximately 15 hours per week.

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training/experience preferred.
• Teaching or coordinating experience preferred with demonstrated ability to manage students effectively.
• Possess spelling and legible writing skills. 
• Active, practicing Catholic with current knowledge of the Roman Catholic faith.
• Experience with the organizational needs and effective execution of children's ministries
• Professionalism in day-to-day work and in representing Saint Rose with the community and at events
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to work without supervision.
• Practical computer skills, especially pertaining to communicating with families and the greater parish. 
• Successfully complete  background check and standard Virtus training 

Send your resume to Rob Masloski, Director of Evangelization by June 15. rmasloski@saintroseoflima.net