Job Description: Director of Children and Family Ministries Overview Orchestrate and set a path for Children, Youth and Family ministries with a sense of purpose and joy. Report to the Associate Rector for Christian Formation and work collaboratively with staff and congregational leaders, including the Rector, other associated clergy, and the Director of Music Job Responsibilities • Facilitate lifelong Christian formation following CHR Mission Priorities • Recruit, train, and sustain a corps of Sunday School teachers, youth leaders, and Children’s Chapel leaders • Serve as lead teacher for year-long Confirmation class (8th graders) Provide leadership for youth group, including outreach projects for middle- and high-schoolers • Evaluate and adapt Sunday School curriculums; help teachers prepare lesson plans • Lead Children’s Chapel during 10:30 service • Facilitate nursery and toddler programs • Maintain a master CFM calendar, including teacher and volunteer rotas • Communicate on a weekly basis with volunteers, students, and the larger church • Participate in liturgical life of the parish • Coordinate with Director of Music to support youth choirs and music programs • Direct special events: Christmas pageant, Advent wreath-making, Shrove Tuesday, etc. • Model safe, healthy, respectful relationships between children and adults • Represent children and family programs within wider parish community • Be a vital player in the spiritual and pastoral life of the CHR community Skills and Abilities • Effective teaching and leadership skills • Experience in recruiting and supporting volunteers • Ability to communicate with and inspire both children and adults • Systematic thinker, proactive and highly organized • Resourceful problem-solver • Joy and creativity in teaching, sharing, and living the Christian faith Requirements Proven track record in working with children Theological training or related background Experience in nurturing spiritual practices within a diverse community Compensation Competitive salary with full benefits and opportunities for professional development How to Apply Resumes and a brief introduction should be emailed to the Rev. Matthew Heyd at opportunity@heavenlyrest.org with the position title in the subject line.