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St. George’s Parish Children’s and Youth Minister

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Position Summary

To lead, administer, maintain, develop, and continuously improve the ministry of St. George’s Episcopal Church to the children, teenagers, and young adults in its community in a manner consistent with the parish’s mission, vision, core values, and theology.

Objective

To identify a creative leader of a ministry that seeks to sustain and enhance our current offerings for infants, young children, and older youths, as well as to develop and execute new program offerings in both church and school settings.

Relationships

The Youth Minister works under the supervision and direction of the Rector, and is responsible to the Rector under applicable Diocesan and national Church Canons and Rubrics.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Implement curriculum for parish Sunday School each Sunday, including production and distribution of activities and lesson plans.
Recruit, train, supervise, and assign Sunday School classroom instructors to ensure that each classroom is staffed with sufficiently trained and qualified instructors / catechists. The Youth Minister will provide classroom instruction with the aid of volunteer instructors. The Youth Minister is also responsible for determining which age groups should be placed together in light of student attendance and staffing.
Ensure that all instructors, catechists, chaperones, nursery staff, and others in the parish have received appropriate and canonically required child-safety instruction (i.e., Safe Church, Safe Communities), and maintain up-to-date records of those who have been so trained.
Recruit, train and supervise staff for the nursery program; organize and manage all nursery responsibilities, including but not limited to supplies and classroom maintenance.
Continuously monitor and recommend changes to the Church’s safety practices and standards to ensure the safety of the parish’s children, teenagers, and young adults.
Provide weekly reports to the Rector regarding the parish youth ministry, highlighting important projects, events, and dates; anticipating future needs and budgetary requests; planning and developing new goals and programming; and reflecting on parishioner / parent feedback. These reports may be given as part of the parish’s regular weekly staff meeting.
Report to the Vestry from time to time, or when requested to do so by the Vestry or Rector. At minimum, these reports should reflect the youth ministry’s future goals and needs, and its current challenges and successes. Unless otherwise specified by the Vestry or Rector, such reports may be given at an in-person meeting of the Vestry, in writing, or through the Vestry’s youth liaison.
Maintain active communication with parents and parishioners to inform them of the opportunities, expectations, and further development of the youth program. Communications should encourage engagement, comity, and volunteerism.
In partnership with the Rector, develop and lead Chapel services at St. George’s Episcopal School throughout the academic year. As the School Chaplain, the Youth Minister works in close collaboration with the school’s Director of Early Childhood, the Director of Lower School, the Director of Middle School, and classroom teachers. Along with these collaborators, the Youth Minister develops curriculum and facilitates a range of Chapel experiences for a variety of age groups. Currently, the Youth Minister is responsible for the two separate lower school Chapel sessions: (1) 1st-4th grades, (2) 5th-8th grades.
Plan, develop, recruit participants and volunteers for, and execute events to engage and build community among the parish’s youth. These events include but are not limited to Vacation Bible School, Kick-off Sunday, seasonal Youth Sundays, the Christmas Pageant, Easter Egg Hunt, and Academic Recognition Sunday.
Actively and continuously improve, grow and develop new program offerings for older youth (5th grade to young adults). These offerings may include programming design to encourage spiritual growth, community building/fellowship, and service to others. The Youth Minister is also encouraged to explore partnerships with other youth organizations that reflect the mission of St. George’s ministry, including diocesan and other faith-based groups as well as secular organizations.
Act as a mentor to older youth (5th grade to young adults), helping them to find opportunities for individual spiritual growth and to discern their role in the Church in young adulthood.

Application Process

Please send a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience to stgyouthsearch@gmail.com.

Must provide 3 references and consent to a background check.

Candidates of all races, ages, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply.

Interim Head of School – St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, 2025-26 School Year

JOB PROFILE
INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR 2025-26

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an Interim Head of School for the 2025-2026 school year. The Interim Head will guide the school and prepare it for a permanent Head of School to be hired for the 2026-27 school year. The Interim Head will be able to apply for the permanent position, if he or she wishes.

School profile

Founded in 1957 as a ministry of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, St. Andrew’s is the oldest Episcopal school in New Orleans. It has maintained a strong Episcopal identity throughout its history. The school was composed of students in Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade until 2007, when St. Andrew’s added a seventh grade and, the following year, an eighth grade. In 2015, the school expanded to include an early childhood program, The Cottage, serving students ages 12 months through three years. The school is located in the Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans.

The mission of St. Andrew’s is as follows: “to educate and inspire the mind, body, and spirit of each individual child with a sense of excellence and to promote social responsibility in a nurturing environment that values faith, reason, and diversity.” The school embraces its small size, allowing for an intimate environment where students, families, and staff members know one another very well and support one another. Throughout its history, the school has maintained one class per grade level, and has maintained exceptional student-to-teacher ratios. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being. With a student body comprised of students whose families represent an ecumenical and interfaith community, the school strives to incorporate Episcopal theology, liturgy, and customs in ways that speak to students from all backgrounds. St. Andrew’s recognizes that the fundamental lesson of treating every human being with dignity and respect is crucial to our students’ future in the workforce and in the world. We actively welcome members from across the spectrums of race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, and ethnicity. Inclusion is not just an aspiration at St. Andrew’s: it is a vital part of the school’s day-to-day life.

Overview of duties

Execute and administer the policies of the School, including updating, as needed, the School’s policies and procedures for maintaining a safe and secure physical campus
Hire and evaluate all other employees of the School and the Cottage
Observe faculty in their classrooms and assess curriculum and divisional alignment
Serve as a resource for faculty by building morale, providing instructional coaching, and identifying appropriate professional development
Oversee the external operations of the School, such as admissions and recruitment, marketing, fundraising, extra-curricular, and relations with constituents
Oversee the financial operations of the School and the maintenance of its facilities and ground
Oversee the disciplinary program of the School, including serving as final court of appeal for disciplinary action related to any student or employee
Assess the effectiveness of the various operations and programs of the School and the Cottage
Model the mission and philosophy of the School
Prepare monthly reports to the Board of Trustees and the Vestry of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Collaborate and effectively communicate with the Rector and Vestry leadership of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Qualifications and characteristics

Masters’ degree or equivalent experience
Can be lay or ordained
Ability to work in highly collaborative environment and demonstrate specific expertise in curriculum and programmatic design, and management leadership
Experience in administration in elementary and/or middle schools
Strong foundation in teaching
Commitment and dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Ready to be an active and visible member of the St. Andrew’s community
Ability to engage with parents, donors, and other constituents effectively
Previous experience with managing budgets, finances, and annual fundraising goals is a plus

Candidates should send a cover letter expressing interest in the position, a current resume, and an educational statement or piece of writing that reveals something about themselves and their views about the education of elementary and middle school students to: interimsearch@standrewsepiscopalschool.org. Deadline for submission of applications is December 15, 2024.

After School Tutoring Coordinator: Spring 2025

Location:
Historic Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church
1222 N. Dorgenois Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

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Historic Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church seeks a part-time independent contractor to coordinate once-weekly after school tutoring for children and youth ages 5-10 years old. This Coordinator will begin and build up the program by reaching out to neighborhood families and nearby schools. This position is supervised by the Rector (head pastor) and reports to the Vestry (church board). This position is paid for by grant funds for this purpose. A qualified Coordinator will have passion for outreach, experience in working with children and youth, the ability to manage a small team of volunteers, and skills to manage the program budget.

Pay commensurate with experience, beginning at $30 per hour. This job averages 4-8 hours per week with up to 5 hours of in person work per week. Additionally, the Coordinator may spend up to 1-3 hours of additional work in communicating with teachers, parents, and volunteers via phone or email and activities planning, room set-up and break down, and organizing supplies. To apply, please email your resume with at least 2 references to Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin at rector@stlukesneworleans.com.

Interviews will be scheduled in early January 2025.

The Coordinator will work on surveying the neighborhood to determine the best day/time for this outreach ministry. Potential times may be Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm or Saturdays from 9:30am to 11:30am or another day and time that is determined. Depending on the circumstances, the coordinator may bring their child(ren) with them to work.

Qualifications

● At least 21 years of age

● Ability to pass a background check and complete all required Safeguarding trainings

● Keep the safety of children and youth as the highest priority

● Can engage children ages 5-10 in positive interactions

● Will manage paid tutors and volunteers with respect

● Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

● Available beginning January 2024

● Manage the “Homework Helpers” program in the designated areas on designated days

● Monitor student attendance, social and emotional needs, and communicate with parents

● Recruit and manage volunteer tutors and compensated tutors under your direction

Preferred Experience

● An education/social work major, active educator, retired educator, or parent

● Ability to connect across cultures and engage in community outreach

● Child friendly educational and social programming or activities coordinating

Summer Camp director: Summer 2025

Location:
Historic Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church
1222 N. Dorgenois Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

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Historic Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church seeks a part-time independent contractor to coordinate Summer Camp activities in June 2025. This is seasonal employment at St. Lukes. The Director is expected to build up the summer camp program by reaching out to neighborhood families and nearby schools. This position is supervised by the Rector (head pastor) and reports to the Vestry (church board). This position is paid for by grant funds for this purpose. A qualified Director will have passion for outreach, experience in working with children and youth, the ability to manage seasonal staff as well as volunteers, and skills to manage the program budget.

Pay commensurate with experience, beginning at $30 per hour. From January-May, this job focuses on planning, volunteer and teacher recruitment, advertising, and registration efforts. In June, this job averages 40 hours of in person work per week. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for communicating with teachers, parents, and volunteers in person and via phone or email, activities planning, curriculum development, and overseeing set-up and break down of events and organizing supplies. To apply, please email your resume with at least 2 references to Rev. Jane-Allison Wiggin at rector@stlukesneworleans.com. Interviews will be held in early January 2025. The Director will work with the Rector, anticipated staff, and volunteers to determine if there will be 4 or more weeks of Summer Camp in 2025. There will be at least 4 weeks of Summer Camp in 2025.

Depending on the circumstances, the coordinator may bring their child(ren) with them to work.

Qualifications

At least 21 years of age
Ability to pass a background check and complete all required Safeguarding trainings
Keep the safety of children and youth as the highest priority
Can engage children and youth in positive interactions
Will manage staff and volunteers with respect
Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Available in a limited capacity beginning January 2024; available M-F for the month of June
Manage Summer Camp program in the designated areas on designated days
Monitor camper attendance, social and emotional needs, and communicate with parents
Recruit and manage volunteers and paid teachers under your direction

Preferred Experience