Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education
On-siteEglin Village, Florida, United States
Eglin Village, Florida, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeSenior Level
Part TimeSenior Level
Job Summary
Coordinate Religious Education and formation for grades K through 12 at Eglin Air Force Base's Chapel Center and West Gate Chapel. Manage sacramental preparation including First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, and retreats, while providing Baptismal instructions for parents and godparents. Direct weekend Catholic RE programs on Sundays and support ecumenical initiatives such as the Arts and Music Program. Administer office duties, recruit and train volunteer teachers, and maintain program databases using Microsoft Office tools. Work 20 hours weekly under the direction of the Roman Catholic Chaplain/Priest, adhering to AMS curriculum standards and RCIA directives.
Required Qualifications
- 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International
- Attitude and Disposition: positive, self-directed, and motivated
- Breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to accomplish day-to-day coordination of the RE and Formation Program
- Familiarity with and commitment to the Roman Catholic faith and practice as articulated by the documents of the Second Vatican Council and subsequent statements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Familiarity with the RE curriculum standards established by the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA
- Documented proof of religious education
- Bachelor degree in theology, theological studies, or religious studies OR at least a minor in one of the mentioned fields of study within the context of a bachelor's degree in a related major OR an associate's degree in theology, theological studies, or religious studies, or a related field of study OR other certificate of training in theology, theological studies, or religious studies, or a related field of study
- Minimum of two years' experience as a Roman Catholic RE Coordinator OR 5 years teaching experience in a Roman Catholic religious education program
- Possess or be in the process of completing AMS Catechist Certification or willing to begin the certification process within 30 days of contract award
- Ability to work unsupervised in a fluid and sometimes stressful environment with staff, parents, and children
- Ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with co-workers and customers
- Maintain professional standards of conduct and public decorum, including but not limited to dress and grooming
- Complete a positive background investigation as determined by current base and Air Force regulations
- Participate in and understand expectations of 'Protecting God's Children' training for self and other staff, i.e., completion of VIRTUS training or similar program or similar program approved by AMS
- Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing who exhibits evidence of a serious commitment to Roman Catholicism and its practice
- Receive RE certification from the Archdiocese for Military Services
- Ability to work constructively with the assigned General Schedule (GS) Roman Catholic Priest or Roman Catholic Chaplain, chapel and parish staff, customers, and other parish ministers
- Ability to effectively teach and explain the basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
- Ability to be an efficient manager and able to organize diverse program elements
- Ability to communicate the needs and goals of the Roman Catholic Religious Education Program to chapel staff, volunteers, and customers
- Ability to do word processing in a Windows environment and maintain a database
- Ability to work with excel, power point, publisher and pdf documents
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task
- Willingness to work in a diverse and ecumenical environment as well as to cooperate with ecumenical endeavors
- Submit to a background check in accordance to local procedures
- Perform a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Direct weekend Catholic RE program
- Support ecumenical programs to include but not limited to the Chapel, Arts and Music Program (CAMP)
Desired Qualifications
- Three references from individuals who can attest to the candidate's good work and steadiness
- One reference from a priest or pastor who can attest to the candidate's abilities as they relate to this job posting
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