Bilingual Assistant Coordinator of Religious Education

Archdiocese of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

El Carmen Catholic Church in San Antonio, TX seeks a faith-filled, organized, and bilingual Assistant Coordinator of Religious Education to support parish catechetical programs part-time. You will work closely with the Pastor and the Coordinator to serve children, youth, families, and catechists with hospitality, care, and liturgical planning.

Responsibilities include scheduling, sacramental prep support, catechist guidance, safety and environment, and coordination of OCIA/OCIC.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in catechesis, parish ministry, or teaching preferred.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or coursework in Theology, Catechesis, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Completion of Safe Environment training (or willingness to complete).

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with the Pastor and Coordinator of Religious Education.
• Assist with class schedules, room assignments, attendance records, sacramental preparation lists, Mass attendance, service hours, and parent communication logs.
• Prepare classrooms with materials, prayer spaces, and supplies.
• Help create semester and yearly program calendars.
• Support catechists with guidance, materials, and orientation to parish procedures.
• Attend bi-monthly pastoral council meetings and monthly parish staff meetings.
• Assist with liturgical celebrations for OCIA/OCIC and planning for the Easter Vigil.
• Support First Communion and Confirmation rehearsals, confessions, retreats, and celebrations.
• Coordinate parent meetings and track student progress and required documents.
• Assist in developing individualized programs for students with special needs.
• Supervise hallways, entrances, and dismissal procedures to ensure child safety.Support implementation of Safe Environment policies.
• Collaborate with parish staff and ministry leaders; step in for the Coordinator when needed.
• Represent the Religious Education program with professionalism and pastoral care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Catholic ministry experience

Education

High School Diploma

Theology/Catechesis coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

El Carmen Catholic Church in San Antonio, TX seeks a faith-filled, organized, and bilingual Assistant Coordinator of Religious Education to support parish catechetical programs part-time. You will work closely with the Pastor and the Coordinator to serve children, youth, families, and catechists with hospitality, care, and liturgical planning.

Responsibilities include scheduling, sacramental prep support, catechist guidance, safety and environment, and coordination of OCIA/OCIC.