Interim Children’s Faith Formation Facilitator (Birth-6th Grade)

An average of 15 hours per week; Sunday morning availability
Start time: As early as middle of June and no later than July 1, 2023

Description:
The Interim Faith Formation Facilitator for children, in consultation with Faith Formation Board (FFB) and Pastor, is the primary lead in implementing weekly Faith Formation (Christian Education) opportunities for our youngest congregants (birth through 6th Grade).

This includes:

  • Assist FFB in the recruitment of classroom teachers/helpers/song leaders, storytellers, etc.
  • Build rapport with helpers listed above, offering support and training as time allows
  • Assist FFB with maintaining/ordering inventory of supplies/curriculum
  • Communicate with other Rainbow staff regarding scheduling, communication, and logistic/ set up needs
  • Take primary lead in organizing annual age-appropriate Circles of Grace/Healthy Boundaries training in September or October
  • Attend monthly FFB meetings
  • Weekly check-in with the paid nursery attendant
  • Take primary lead in organizing Vacation Bible School day/weekend
  • Weekly check-ins with Pastor
  • Assist with some of the logistics surrounding child dedications, as directed by Pastor

As time permits:

  • Christmas program assistance and/or visioning
  • Plan or participate in periodic activities outside of Sundays (family events, picnics, holiday activities, etc.)
  • Periodic leading of Moment of Wonder on Sunday mornings during worship

If you are interested, please email Pastor Ruth at ruthh@rainbowmennonite.org