Level II Catechist

Salary Range: $18-20/hour. Position expected to be 2 hours/week.

About the position:

Holy Family Academy in Saint Louis Park is seeking a Level II Catechist for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program for one session with first graders.  You will work collaboratively with another catechist who will be teaching the other half of the class in a different atrium.  The session would be 1.5 hours Wednesday or Thursday afternoon, depending on availability.  Compensation would be for two hours, given the need to prepare and restore the environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help children develop their relationship with God through their contact with Scripture, Liturgy, and the History of Salvation.
• Maintain atrium environment, replacing used materials and preparing the environment for the next Atrium session.
• Plan which presentations to give to children each week, taking liturgical season into account.
• Give presentations to small groups of children in the atrium.
• Maintain accurate records of presentations and children’s work.
• Work collaboratively with CGS coordinator, teachers, parents, headmaster and pastor.

Qualifications:

• Active, practicing Catholic with a desire to pass on faith to children.
• A degree, preferably in theology or religious education.
• Minimum of Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Level 1 &2a trained required.
• Experience in CGS preferred with demonstrated ability to manage students.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with parents, headmaster, pastor, and other staff members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Successfully complete an Archdiocesan background check, Virtus, and Code of Conduct.

Please send resume and references to Kevin.McCaffrey@hfamn.org