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Part-Time Christian Educator for Youth

Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco is looking for a part-time Christian Educator for middle school and high school youth, grades 6^th through 12^th. In this position, the Christian Educator will work closely with the Associate Pastor for Community Formation (AP) to develop and implement programs and build relationships with the youth of our community.

On Sundays, they will welcome and greet youth and adult volunteers to worship, lead middle school and high school Sunday School programs with the help of volunteers, and occasionally help teach confirmation class. They will help plan and lead opportunities for service and fellowship beyond Sunday morning and help coordinate and lead a short-term summer mission trip.

Qualifications for this position include the ability to actively engage students through teaching and conversation; the ability to engage with families, parents, and volunteers; excellent communication and relational skills; and strong organizational skills to plan and calendar out youth programs in advance.

Calvary Presbyterian Church is a progressive and vibrant congregation in an urban environment with convenient bus access (2515 Fillmore St, SF). This position is for 10 hours a week with an hourly rate of $35 per hour. There are no benefits offered except for sick leave. For the health and safety of our congregation and unvaccinated infants, we require proof of vaccination.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sunday Mornings (8:30am – 12:30pm)
  • Presence and occasional leadership for Confirmation Class (held during the program year on Sundays from 9 – 9:45am)
    • AP can provide curriculum for Confirmation
  • Greet and Welcome adult volunteers and youth to worship (10:00am)
  • Worship with youth in the balcony
  • Alternate leadership for middle school and high school Sunday School Programs following the sermon
  • Occasionally host fellowship lunch and service opportunities after worship and youth gatherings (11:30am – 12:30pm)
• Tuesday Afternoons Preferred, but Time and Day Negotiable (1:00pm – 4:00pm)
  • Record & upload data on attendance and other youth records
  • Attend staff meetings on Tuesdays at 2:30pm
  • Meet with AP to check in and plan
  • Send Communication and Emails to youth families and volunteers
  • Invite and encourage a young person to lead worship as a liturgist once a month
  • Plan and Prepare Summer Mission Trip with AP
• Flex Day (3 hours/week)
  • Attend and Lead youth service and fellowship opportunities
  • Build relationships with youth and families by attending school performances, games, inviting different grades to an activity, etc.
• Summer Mission Trips (6 full days in the summer, comp days will be provided during the summer)
  • Organize and help plan the youth mission trip
  • Coordinate logistics and communication with the site and youth families

Attend and lead the Youth Mission Trip (usually the 3^rd week of July)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:

• Energy, love, and compassion for young people
• Ability to lead and implement curriculum for youth
• An engaging and welcoming attitude
• A basic understanding of reformed faith and theology
• Strong organizational skills, particularly to plan and calendar ahead
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn the planning software of the organization (Asana, Planning Center, Arena, Google Docs & Sheets, etc.) 

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your cover letter and resume as PDF attachments to resumes@calpres.org. Only emails with PDF attachments and covers letters will be considered.

INCLUDED:

• Calvary’s Mission, Vision, & Values Statement: CalPres_Mission-Vision-Values
• Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and Agreement: CPC-Child-Youth-Vulnerable-Adult-Protection-Policy-and-Agreement

Calvary Presbyterian Church an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensure that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.