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Copyright © 2008 Sharon Ely Pearson ~ Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved. POSITION DESCRIPTION: CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHER Purpose: To assist in the nurture, care and spiritual feeding of children in a Church School setting, being a wholesome example of the Body of Christ. To share one’s faith with others through the telling of God’s story as related to us in Holy Scripture (Old & New Testaments), The Book of Common Prayer and traditions of The Episcopal Church. Individual & Team Responsibilities: To maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Desire to grow in faith and commitment to God and participate in personal Bible study and prayer Worship regularly with the congregation Attend a diocesan “Safe Church Training” Submit necessary paperwork to the Rector for a confidential background check screening Pray regularly for each child and others on your teaching team Participate in scheduled teachers’ meetings Follow the curriculum chosen by the parish, allowing time for planning and preparation before every lesson each week (at least one hour) Express needs and concerns as a teacher to the Director, Coordinator or Rector Find a substitute teacher in advance if you know of an upcoming absence Sunday Morning Responsibilities: Arrive in the classroom at least 15 minutes early, in order to prepare materials and arrange the room to create an effective learning environment Greet each child upon their arrival and involve him or her in conversation and meaningful activity Model the love of Christ by getting to know children and sharing their concerns, needs and joys Guide learning by: o Being well prepared to use Bible stories, questions and comments appropriate to the age level in order to accomplish the lesson aims o Selecting a variety of learning activities, knowing that each child learns differently while encouraging each child to actively participate o Participating with children in learning activities What our Church Offers You: A Director, Coordinator or Vestry liaison available to consult, problem solve and supply resources Curriculum materials to make teaching fun and lead to your spiritual and intellectual growth Teacher training and the opportunity to attend diocesan educational events A well-stocked supply cabinet of arts & crafts materials A clean, age appropriate classroom space The prayerful support of clergy, staff, vestry and church members A calendar of the school year with lesson topics determined as well as special events Opportunities for friendship and problem solving with other teachers at teachers’ meetings and social occasions Benefits: The joy of learning from and being with children Meeting new people Growing in faith The chance to make a difference in a young person’s life!

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Copyright © 2008 Sharon Ely Pearson ~ Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHER

Purpose: • To assist in the nurture, care and spiritual feeding of children in a Church School setting, being a

wholesome example of the Body of Christ. • To share one’s faith with others through the telling of God’s story as related to us in Holy

Scripture (Old & New Testaments), The Book of Common Prayer and traditions of The Episcopal Church.

Individual & Team Responsibilities:

• To maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ • Desire to grow in faith and commitment to God and participate in personal Bible study and prayer • Worship regularly with the congregation • Attend a diocesan “Safe Church Training” • Submit necessary paperwork to the Rector for a confidential background check screening • Pray regularly for each child and others on your teaching team • Participate in scheduled teachers’ meetings • Follow the curriculum chosen by the parish, allowing time for planning and preparation before

every lesson each week (at least one hour) • Express needs and concerns as a teacher to the Director, Coordinator or Rector • Find a substitute teacher in advance if you know of an upcoming absence

Sunday Morning Responsibilities:

• Arrive in the classroom at least 15 minutes early, in order to prepare materials and arrange the room to create an effective learning environment

• Greet each child upon their arrival and involve him or her in conversation and meaningful activity • Model the love of Christ by getting to know children and sharing their concerns, needs and joys • Guide learning by:

o Being well prepared to use Bible stories, questions and comments appropriate to the age level in order to accomplish the lesson aims

o Selecting a variety of learning activities, knowing that each child learns differently while encouraging each child to actively participate

o Participating with children in learning activities What our Church Offers You:

• A Director, Coordinator or Vestry liaison available to consult, problem solve and supply resources

• Curriculum materials to make teaching fun and lead to your spiritual and intellectual growth • Teacher training and the opportunity to attend diocesan educational events • A well-stocked supply cabinet of arts & crafts materials • A clean, age appropriate classroom space • The prayerful support of clergy, staff, vestry and church members • A calendar of the school year with lesson topics determined as well as special events • Opportunities for friendship and problem solving with other teachers at teachers’ meetings and

social occasions

Benefits: • The joy of learning from and being with children • Meeting new people • Growing in faith • The chance to make a difference in a young person’s life!