Hours

• 9:30-12:00 noon, 2-3 Sundays a month, September-June
• Additional hours totaling 7 per week are based on your availability and scheduling needs.

Rate

• Minimum pay: $27 per hour. Non-exempt.

Job Summary

The Children’s Faith Development Coordinator leads faith development programming for children. The CFDC will teach and guide the spiritual development of the youngest members of our congregation in alignment with our mission, vision, and values. The CFDC will also collaborate with the Minister and Religious Education Committee in exploring systemic shifts in our Faith Development model as we respond to the needs of our community and new models for faith development. This position is supervised by the minister.

Duties

• Coordinate and Lead the Sunday RE program 2-3 times a month.
  • Adapt available curricula to meet the needs of our children and program
  • Provide feedback about curriculum to RE committee and minister
  • Work with volunteers to teach and support children
  • Welcome and orient new families and visitors.
• Publicize new program and special events via newsletter, email, and social media.
• Maintain organizational standards
  • Communicate materials needs to RE committee and minister
  • Maintain attendance records for children and volunteers
  • Ensure compliance with First Parish Beverly safety standards
  • Reply promptly to email communication.

Qualifications

• Instructional experience with children in group settings. Experience supporting children and their families as an education professional.
• Priority will be given to candidates who have experience with children of diverse abilities, neurotypes, and racial/cultural backgrounds.
• Prior experiences, with references, in implementing curricula, including modifying lessons for diverse learners and for time and space requirements in the classroom preferred.
• Experience recruiting, cultivating, and inspiring volunteers.
• Comfort teaching Unitarian Universalist values. Prior experience with UU values and traditions helpful but not required.
• Able to affirm and support LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.

People with disabilities, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. FPC is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role, but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.   

Accessibility. Our church sanctuary is accessible by ramp and Hale Hall (basement) is accessible by elevator. Our staff offices and meeting rooms are located on these two levels. There are four steps to reach our chancel and pulpit. Our balcony is used primarily for storage and is up a full flight of stairs. We are in the process of updating our sound system to include better access for those in our community who are hard of hearing.

To apply

Send resume, cover letter, and references: minister@firstparishbeverly.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.