Screening in Faith

[St. Stephen the Martyr] Anglican Church Mission Statement: Our purpose is to build a strong, loving Christian family of faith and to nurture our spiritual lives as we share God’s love.

Sunday School Purpose: to aid the Christian development of the children of the parish through enjoyable learning experiences introducing them to God’s word and the love of Jesus Christ.

Qualification, Knowledge, Attitudes

The Sunday School Co-ordinator(s) should be baptized and regularly attend [St. Stephen the Martyr] Anglican Church. It is preferred that they be confirmed in the Anglican Church or will seek confirmation.

It is preferred that the Sunday School Co-ordinator(s) has experience as a Sunday School teacher.

She or he should be interested in the Christian development of children and be comfortable working with children, newborn to age 12.

She or he must agree to the screening policy adopted by Parish Council.

Appointment

The Incumbent and Church Wardens appoint the Sunday School Co-ordinator(s) for a one year term, from September to September.

Responsibility

The Sunday School Co-ordinator(s) oversees the Sunday School, develops and maintains Sunday School Policies, trains and mentors teachers, ensures that the teachers have the curriculum and resources to teach a lesson including an "emergency lesson", plans special events, and keeps the parish informed about the Sunday School. The Co-ordinator(s) is a member of the Parish Council.

The Sunday School Co-ordinator(s) agrees to follow the Sunday School Policies as adopted by the Parish Council.

Specific Duties

a. Plan, develop or purchase a Sunday School curriculum;

b. Work with the teachers to develop a mutually agreeable teaching schedule;

c. Meet with teachers on a regular basis to assess progress and address concerns;

d. Manage the Sunday School budget including development of annual budget;

e. Prepare and present reports at the Parish Council meeting and at the Annual Vestry Meeting;

f. Work with the Parish Council to develop Sunday School Policies;

g. Submit short articles for the parish newsletter; and

h. Participate in at least one educational activity each year such as the Mutual Ministry Festival or a self-directed activity that can be shared with fellow teachers.

Supervision/Accountability