<p>Wayne Church</p> <p>Wayne, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania 19087</p> <p>Full Time , Hybrid</p> <p>WAYNE CHURCH - A UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY</p> <p>Love & Serve through Christ</p> <p>210 S. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA, 19087</p> <p>wayneumc.org / (610) 688-5650</p> <p>Position Title: Director of Christian Education</p> <p>Major Function:</p> <p>The Director of Christian Education develops and implements discipleship programs, family-oriented events, and community outreach initiatives to strengthen relationships within the church and extend the church's reach to the broader community. This individual will work in a team-based environment with church staff, congregational volunteers, and paid childcare workers. All responsibilities will focus on fostering and maintaining a loving, inclusive, and safe environment for our children, youth, and families.</p> <p>Duties/Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a Christian discipleship program for children and youth under the guidance of the Lead Pastor </li><li>Incorporate interactive and experiential activities, as well as technology, to appeal to all ages and learning styles </li><li>Coordinate curriculum for children's church and youth programing </li><li>Coordinate childcare during worship services and other special events; ensure volunteer and staff coverage for each occasion </li><li>Organize engaging youth programing, including regular youth group meetings and outings </li><li>Organize and lead annual mission trip(s) and other service opportunities </li><li>Recruit, train, and manage both paid and volunteer childcare staff </li><li>Manage classroom set-up and the procurement of classroom/activity supplies </li><li>Collaborate with the Lead Pastor to align discipleship plan across the children, youth, and adult ministries </li><li>Encourage children and youth to serve in Sunday worship services </li><li>Develop special community-oriented opportunities (i.e. VBS, Christmas, Easter events) </li><li>Coordinate family friendly events to encourage and support Christian values and family traditions </li><li>Build relationships with parents and provide support and care in conjunction with the Lead Pastor and other ministry areas </li><li>Execute strategies to enrich and grow the children and youth ministry </li><li>Provide/coordinate the Children's Message during worship </li><li>Work with other church staff to fulfill duties, enrich the discipleship programs, expand Wayne Church's reach </li><li>Ensure compliance with all child safety laws and regulations (i.e., Safe Sanctuaries [UM requirement], background checks, mandated reporter training) </li><li>Develop and implement staff and volunteer guidelines and code of conduct </li><li>Preach occasional Sunday sermons (if interested) </li><li>Other duties as needed and assigned </li></ul> <p>Desired Staff Characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>Strong Christian faith and passion for children's and youth ministries </li><li>Loving and caring marked by a high level of patience and tolerance </li><li>Understands unique needs and challenges of today's children and youth and can meet them at their level </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults </li><li>Ability to work in a team-based environment </li><li>Ability to organize and delegate to teams of volunteers </li><li>Commitment to go above and beyond to achieve specific goals during key seasons throughout the year </li><li>Accountable and flexible </li></ul> <p>Experience/Educational Requirements and Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Related experience working with children (minimum of 3 years preferred) </li><li>College degree preferred </li><li>Background in seminary or early childhood education a plus </li><li>Cleared through state and national background checks </li><li>Ability to balance multiple projects while staying organized </li></ul> <p>Reports to the Lead Pastor. This is a full-time position and includes Sunday responsibilities.</p> <p>Interested applicants apply HERE.</p> <p>Organization: Wayne Church</p> <p>Contact: Greg Impink</p> <p>Phone: 6106885650</p> <p>Closing Date: 08/18/2025</p> <p>GET</p>