Job Overview
Hours: Part-time (more than 20 hrs.)
Wage Type: Salary
Education Requirements/Preference: Bachelors
Job Requirements:
Baptized and Confirmed Christian well versed in the beliefs and practices of The Episcopal Church. Positive, creative individual experienced in working with children.Additional Information/Comments:
[JOB DESCRIPTION]
• Part time position, 20-25 hours per week, pension, salary range of $23-28K based on
experience
• Responsible for weekly programming with children in preschool through fifth grade
• This position is a part of the Cathedral’s Christian Formation staff team
• The Children and Family Ministries Coordinator reports to the Dean
[PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES]
• Establish a faith community of and for children and their caregivers
• Plan and lead weekly children's formation (Sunday School) with willingness to adapt
lessons to support a variety of cognitive abilities
• Facilitate children and family centric events (including but not limited to Vacation Bible School/Camp, family retreats, and affinity group gatherings)
• Mentor families through the infant baptism process and preparation
• Actively coordinate with the Cathedral Youth Minister to ensure continuity in faith formation for Cathedral young people
• Be an active team player with other Cathedral staff and ministry leaders to look for opportunities to integrate Children’s formation with other Cathedral initiatives
• Prepare children for future milestones in their faith formation journeys (participation in
youth ministry, Confirmation, etc.)
• Be inclusive to children with behavioral challenges
• Gather, grow, and lead a team of dedicated volunteers to assist in facilitating children’s and family programming
• Be able to project a welcoming presence to newcomers to invite them into Children’s
and Family ministries
• Regularly communicate with the Children’s and Family Ministry community
(parents/guardians) via consistently scheduled emails, newsletters, social media posts, etc.
• Measure progress towards ministry goals through regular tracking and reporting
Employer
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
Address:
415 West 13th Street
Kansas City,MO–64105
United States
