Minister of Children and Youth Formation

Minister of Children and Youth Formation

Position: Minister of Children and Youth Formation

Position Type: Part-time, Salaried, 15 hours/week, salary commensurate with experience up to $35/hour.

Location: Grace Episcopal Church 120 East First St. Hinsdale, IL 60521

• Determine trajectory of curriculum for (K)/1-5 grades
• Prepare weekly lessons
• Escort children to worship after class
• Attend worship and after-worship fellowship
• Maintain communication with parents of the parish regarding lessons and activities
• Submit communications to church’s weekly newsletter as needed.

• Sunday evening 5:00-6:30/7:00 meal and program
• Plan and coordinate weekly youth group gathering for grades 6-12
• Coordinate with lay volunteers to provide leadership in adherence to Safe Church policy
• Adhere to established budget maintaining records of expenses
• Participate in Faith Youth Collective of Hinsdale with Redeemer Lutheran, Union Church, and Hinsdale United Methodist as may be beneficial to Grace’s Youth program.
• Maintain communication with parents
• Plan off-site activities, outreach, and mission

• Personal experience participating in formation programs, Sunday School, or catechesis
• Leading and coordinating formation programs or faith-based programs

• Heart for Christ together with children and youth
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills including leading and supporting volunteers
• Detail-oriented mindset as relevant to planning, organizing, execution, and scheduling
• Effective digital and social media skills with specific practice using Google calendar
• Willingness to learn new platforms for digital communication and teaching

• Background check