Vacancy Announcement

Director of Religious Education

Job Title: Director of Religious Education for Children & Youth
Reports to: Minister
Hours: 20 hrs/wk, some hours at church required three Sundays a month
Salary: $1000/mo.

Primary Purpose: Direct a unique church program for children and youth. Work under general supervision of the minister and in concert with the RE committee to provide support and resources for Sunday school and activities that promote and affirm Unitarian Universalist principles. For more detail see Specific Duties and Responsibilities below.

Qualifications:


Education:
High School Diploma
College Degree preferred


Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to work with children and youth
Ability to work with volunteers
Ability to maintain data
Ability to organize supplies and materials
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Publisher, etc.)
Ability to create fliers, pamphlets and other publications


Experience:
Experience working with children and/or teen-agers
Experience working with volunteers


Application Procedure:
See UU Principles, see back panel of our brochure on this website.
Review religious education on this website.
Download Consent for Criminal Background History Check print, sign, and date.
Download Background Verification Release Form, print, and complete. Submit letter of intent along with current resume, references, Consent for Criminal Background History Check, and Background Verification Release to:

DRE Search Committee
Westside UU Church
901 Page Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76110


Any questions, please call Dianne Nixon, DRE Search Committee, 817-625-2130.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the DRE for Children & Youth:


(Two asterisks ”**” indicates duties shared with the RE Committee for Children & Youth)


Preparing for each new RE church school year (June/July/August/Sept):
**Develop RE pamphlet for church school year– referring to previous pamphlets, write DRE letter, obtain short paragraph from teacher for each class, obtain final okay from committee before publication
Prepare current teacher contact information: names/numbers/e-mail/who teaches which class
Prepare current student contact information: names/numbers/e-mail/parents/birthdates
**Create and maintain calendar of Sundays with dates marked, discussed with committee: RE Sunday, Halloween party, RE in the Park, fire drills, opening RE Sunday in the fall, teacher in-services
**Work on ideas for training and coordinate ideas with committee
**Plan fall teacher conference – agenda, arrange for guest speakers, etc.
**Develop teacher packet, referring to previous packets-- make copies and assemble
Keep current applications and background checks on all teachers, follow up especially with new teachers
Check references on all teacher applications
Ensure all teacher forms have been received, used properly, and disposed of properly
Set up registration table each Sunday in August to register all children for new church school year
**Review enrollment form for approval
**Plan opening day for church school year, lesson plans as group circle


Throughout the year:
**Plan RE in the Park held in October
**Plan Halloween party
**Plan fire drill and invite firefighters to visit


Record-keeping:
Keep current statistics on attendance: highs, lows, averages, mean, by year and by month
Maintain records and files
Continue enrolling children as more attend class throughout the year
Obtain congregational survey results and contact volunteers for various needs
Prepare childcare guidelines and pamphlet
**Review and revise as needed all RE policies and procedures, goals and objectives
Maintain record of children/youth permission slips
Maintain files of all RE forms


Assisting teachers:
Inventory RE supplies and curricula and keep up supplies whenever needed or asked.
Arrange child care for days needed, especially for teacher in-service days
Provide teachers with special, one-Sunday-use supplies
Provide teachers with specific books from library when requested
Assist teachers with arranging for guests and substitute teachers
Assist youth group leader(s) as needed with youth classes, activities, and events


Curricula:
Inventory Westside UU curricula
Explore additional curricula – give to teachers to evaluate
Visit district library occasionally and communicate with teachers as to what is available
Check out materials from district as requested by teachers/committee

Communication:
Check with district monthly for dates of all events and disperse to RE committee and teachers
Attend annual southwest district RE conference and report to committee
Write newsletter items about future RE events and short stories about past occurrences
Contribute to Order of Service when needed
Provide copies of RE brochure to usher/greeters to be included in visitor packets
Be responsible for occasional Story for All Ages, may enlist help from children/families
Make posters and flyers when needed for publicity
Assist youth group with publicity for their special events
Report all expenditures to RE chair – obtain prior permission for any expenditure over $15
Recruit new teachers and assistants year-round
Welcome visitors with children and introduce the visiting children to their teachers and classmates
**Meet with RE committee and report activities monthly
**Communicate by e-mail with RE chair(s) weekly
Meet with minister monthly
Keep time log