Catholic Education Coordinator – Navy Chapel (Part-Time)

httpsladgovcomjobopenings; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The JEB Little Creek Chapel is seeking a part-time Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education to serve active duty personnel and their families. The role supports the Navy community with catechetical programs, youth education, and adult faith formation.

Responsibilities include program development, teacher recruitment and training, coordination of Confirmation and Baptismal preparation, and maintaining student records within the chapel education programs.

Qualifications

• Shall be familiar with the Religious Ministries in the Navy, and Religious Support Army Chaplain Corps Activities.
• Shall have a clear understanding of Navy organization and the pluralistic ministry requirements that affect the use of chapel facilities and staff.
• Must have 1 year minimum experience as a volunteer or contract religious ministry professional serving within a DoD sponsored religious ministry program.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in teaching children in Catholic Religious Education.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with Catholic ministries.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education function to active duty personnel and all other authorized personnel.
• Develop, plan, and recommend programs and methods to meet the religious education needs of the Catholic families and single active-duty members of the Chapel Community
• Investigate new approaches to Religious Education and methods consistent with the cultural and education environment of the Navy community.
• Provide for continuous teacher recruitment and training and leadership development for teachers, assistant teachers, office coordinators, and social coordinators to ensure adequate volunteer/staff personnel competence.
• Coordinate and supervise Adult Education Classes to include Confirmation preparations, and Baptismal Preparation Classes for parents.
• Maintain files on official church records for all students enrolled in the Catholic religious education programs.

Job description

The JEB Little Creek Chapel is seeking a part-time Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education to serve active duty personnel and their families. The role supports the Navy community with catechetical programs, youth education, and adult faith formation.

Responsibilities include program development, teacher recruitment and training, coordination of Confirmation and Baptismal preparation, and maintaining student records within the chapel education programs.