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The Job
This is a salaried position for August through June (no work in July), 10 hours/week, including 2 Sundays a month. The job pays $10,340 per year, which is 22$/hour. Paychecks are cut every two weeks; 20 hours of paid vacation per year plus two additional Sundays off of your choice.
This role does not require attendance on Christmas Eve or Christmas but does require attendance on Easter Sunday morning. This role is also not intended as an around-the-clock job; we have done our best to limit the work to what can be done within the paid timeframe to make it relatively flexible, and we are ready to hear feedback and make adjustments if it does not.
The center of this job is working with the children of our parish; this will primarily happen on Sunday mornings in Church School. The rest of the role’s work is to support those Church School gatherings, make it easier for the rest of the Church to understand and get connected to these programs, and help at special whole-Church events designed with children in mind. The successful candidate will be part of a collegial on-site staff team, including the Manager of Parish Operations, Music Director, Facilities Director, and Assisting Sexton.
Weekly
-teach every other week in one of the Church School classrooms (K-3rd or 4th-5th) on Sunday mornings, followed by the church service and Coffee Hour. This is roughly 8:30-12noon; the maximum benefit is at 10:00 AM.
-stay in communication with the Rector and Manager of Office Operations regarding scheduling and changes
-communicate regularly with the Parish regarding Church School offerings (typically with weekly eBlasts)
-weekly meetings with the Rector, and staff meetings every other week
-send reminders to teachers with lesson plans or changes as needed
-respond to questions from parents and teachers about lessons
-clean and maintain children’s areas in the Parish Hall and Church, including supplies
Monthly
-check in with volunteers in the Church School program
-adapt the yearly plan as necessary
-receive any feedback from parents and teachers, and consider if tweaking is necessary to the program
Yearly
-work with the Community Concerns Committee to integrate the efforts of Church School and CCC where appropriate
-with the Rector, choose three significant events to help plan and run once a year. There are multiple options: Sundae Sunday, the Blessing of the Animals, the Advent Tree-Lighting, the Christmas Pageant, the Epiphany Party, and the Easter Egg Hunt.
-yearly coordinate registration
-as needed, set up informal and formal training for new volunteers
Gifts and Skills
A person with creativity and a sense of humor.
A thoughtful Christian of any tradition who can lead and teach in an inclusive Episcopal church with integrity.
A Christian who loves learning and loves all the questions that children ask.
A good communicator (in person and email).
Someone who enjoys being around children and young people and has at least some experience working with them outside the home (in a school, after-school program, library, Church, etc.).
Technical skills Required
Expertise in Google Suite, MS Office Suite
Comfort with Constant Contact or similar email program
Other Requirements Once Hired
According to Diocesan policies, employees of the Church get a CORI and SORI background check every three years; they will also need to undergo several online training modules as part of the diocese-wide Safe Church program.
Our Parish
We are an inclusive, family-oriented, multi-generational parish outside of Boston. Our worship services are central to our spiritual life. Through worship, education, outreach, and pastoral care, we seek to love God and neighbor as Jesus teaches. www.ccneedham.org
How to Apply
Please send your resume with a cover letter introducing yourself to the Rector, the Rev. Nick Morris-Kliment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.99 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We are mask friendly--not required, but welcomed if desired.
Work Location: One location