Website: http://www.stpaulsonthehill.com
Address: 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering Ontario, L1V 1A8
Contact Name: Dee James
Email: deej@stpaulsonthehill.com
Phone: 9055500532
Posted: 2018/10/02
Opportunity Description
Mission Statement
As a people who live as the light of Christ;
our mission is to reach out in word and deed to meet the spiritual and physical needs of those around us, with Jesus as our example.
As a people who are growing in faith and love;
our mission is to strengthen each other in our Christian walk through Bible study, sharing testimonies, prayer and the sacraments. We actively participate in our spiritual growth and the nurturing of each other as we journey in faith together.
As a people who find our source in God;
we realize we can not accomplish anything of lasting value unless we are living and working under the guidance of God, through the Holy Spirit. We seek that guidance through regular prayer and meditation on His word.
Opportunity Description
We are looking for someone who is interested in Children’s and Youth Ministry and would like practical experience as part of the Youth Ministry Apprenticeship Program with the Anglican Dioceseof Toronto. The focus will remain working in Children’s Ministry, nursery to grade 6, but will also be involved in some aspects of Youth Ministry. This position works in conjunction with the Children’s and Youth Ministry Team which consists of the Children’s and Youth Administrator and the Youth Pastor.
Part-time: 10 hours/week September 2018-June 2019
Applications will be received until the position is filled.
Submit cover letter and resume in PDF format to:
Dee James, Youth Pastor
deej [at] stpaulsonthehill [dot] com
Additional Information
Key Responsibilities
Expected to plan, prepare, implement, and clean up Kids Church (nursery to grade 6) for both the 9:00 and 11:00 AM Sunday Services. This will be approx. 8:00 AM-1:00 PM weekly.
Expected to plan, prepare, implement, and clean up Ground Zero (grades 1-5) on Thursdays from 6:45-8:00 PM. This will be approx. 6:00-8:30 PM weekly.
Attend and lead volunteer training with the Children’s and Youth Ministry Team.
Assist with special children’s and youth events such as Semi-Formal, Christmas Production, March Break Camp, Good Friday Production,Church BBQ,etc.
Mentor both adult volunteers and members of Student Leadership in their roles.
Build positive relationships with parents of children and youth.
Abide by the Anglican Diocese of Toronto and parish policies including sexual misconduct training and screening policies.
Qualifications
Previous experience with children and youth.
Some previous experience programming children’s and youth programs.
Have good computer skills with the following:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email
The ability to work independently to create programs based off current curriculums chosen by the Children’s and Youth Ministry team. Most curriculums are digital and must be able to work off the curriculum database or downloadable PDF files.
Willingness and ability to learn existing A/V equipment and set up.
Youth Ministry Apprenticeship Program
Along with the above, the successful candidate will participate in the following under the Youth and Justice Coordinator, Christian Harvey.
Required readings developed by Christian Harvey
3-4 required retreats as per Christian Harvey
Monthly mentoring with Christian Harvey
Weekly mentoring with the SPOTH Children’s and Youth Staff