The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Christian Education Director for the Fort Myers Area Command, located in Fort Myers, Florida.
Job Summary
Plans, develops, coordinates, monitors, and supervises all Christian Education Programs for a Corps including but not limited to youth programs; builds and maintains a positive relationship with Corps members, children, youth, and their parents; recruits volunteers to serve as teachers/leaders for various programs and serves as a resource to assist them in the same; ensures all programs are in compliance with The Salvation Army mission and ensures the safety of program participants; administers the day-to-day office operations to include preparation of statistics and reports, purchasing of supplies, promotion of programs, and administration of department budget.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission and ministry.
Knowledge of the Bible, doctrine and theology.
Knowledge of principles and practices of Christian education, child development and family relations.
Knowledge of effective teaching skills and practices for youth programs.
Knowledge of a wide variety of creative resources and practices which facilitate the modern development and promotion of Christian education programs.
Ability to recruit, lead, and motivate volunteers to teach Christian education classes/programs.
Ability to maintain control of events dealing with multiple age groups.
Ability to serve as a resource for the development of Christian education programs.
Ability to establish and nurture relationships with adults and children of all ages and their families.
Ability to plan, organize, and promote Christian education group functions.
Ability to attend Corps programs including Sunday services.
Ability to administer programs within established budget constraints.
Ability to become and remain certified to operate Salvation Army vehicles per insurance requirements.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field
And three years experience developing and leading Christian education programs for large groups or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be a uniform wearing Salvationist in good standing based on program requirements.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid State Driver’s License
Approved Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Report required.
Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License may be required if Corps vehicles include school bus size vehicle. (Must meet the guidelines provided by the state, DOT, and the automobile insurance provider as pertaining these vehicles.)
Approved background check required.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to type.
Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, dictaphone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Work may involve driving a vehicle on occasion to transport passengers to and from Corps programs.
Work is normally performed in a normal office or Corps environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work may require driving a vehicle on occasion with exposure
to outdoor temperatures and heavy traffic.
Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
Application Submittal Period: 12/24/2019 – 12/29/2019
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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