Director of Education

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Queens Herald Church is seeking a Director of Education to lead its education-related ministries, including Children Sunday School, Children Summer Camp and other education-related program(s) that QHC Governance Board may decide to develop. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Arts in Education or possess a valid NYS teacher certification with at least 3 years of experience in leading and supervising children’s programs in a church setting.

He/she must have sound theological knowledge.

Profile Of QHC’s Director Of Education

• Title:
  
  Director of Education
• Classification:
  Full-time/exempt
• Reports to:
  
  Senior Pastor (or the Elder Team if the Senior Pastor position is vacant)
• Location:
  
  Fresh Meadows, NY
• Compensation & Benefits: $60,000–64,000 per annum with competitive benefits for the area
• Position Summary:
  
  The Director of Education shall lead, supervise and develop QHC’s education-related ministries, such as Children Sunday School, Children Summer Camp and other education-related program(s) that QHC Governance Board may decide to develop.
• Position Functions & Requirements
• Children Sunday School
• Cast and communicate a clear vision for the children’s ministry that aligns with the overall mission and values of the church.
• Oversee all aspects of ministry operations, including (but not limited to) volunteer recruitment and training, child safety and care, program development and coordination, family engagement, administration, organization, and budgeting.
• Provide spiritual leadership and model Christlike character for teachers, children, and their families.
• Care for, support, and empower members of the Children Committee, fostering their growth and development in ministry.
• In collaboration with the Children’s Sunday School Committee, search, plan, and implement age-appropriate curriculum that is biblical, engaging, relevant, and consistent with church doctrine, helping children grow in their faith.
• Children Summer Camp
• Plan, develop and implement program and curriculum in alignment with the church’s mission. Provide and create a space for gospel presentation for students, families and camp staff.
• Form Children Summer Camp core team of required personnel in planning process and develop teamwork culture.
• Apply and ensure all certificates and licenses are updated and under appropriate personnel in the core team to meet DOH requirements.
• In charge of all aspects of operations, including but not limited to, registration and promotion, staff recruitment and training that meet DOH requirements, facilities up to code for DOH, student safety, administration and organization, and budgeting.
• Provide care, support and coaching for camp staff, and spiritual leadership and model Christlike character for camp staff, students and families.
• Character & Spiritual Maturity
• Must be a Christian and abide and comply with QHC’s values and mission.
• Clear vocational calling into children’s and education-related ministries
• Trustworthiness with high moral character and integrity
• Testimony of inner health and a character that will support the demands of ministry including the demonstrations of:
• Intimate relationship with God
• Continual personal development and spiritual growth
• Family and marriage (if married) is in order
• Experience & Credibility and other Requirement:
• Bachelor of Arts in Education or possess a valid NYS teacher license with at least three years of experience in leading and supervising children’s programs in a church setting. Seminary degree or training or experience with special needs is a plus.
• At least 24 weeks of previous administrative or supervisory experience in camping or equivalent experience acceptable to the State Commissioner of Health and the Department, or one summer of experience directing a summer camp if already having a teaching license
• Must receive State Central Register Database Clearance (SCR) and complete Criminal Conviction Statement for screening and training in recognizing and reporting child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment
• Must be committed to applying for QHC membership after three months of service at QHC.
• Other Skillsets:
• Effective and strong communication skills
• Fluent in…