Director of Religious Education

In cooperation with the minister and the Religious Education (R.E.) Committee, the Director of Religious Education will direct and administer religious education for Unitarian Church of Sharon (UCS) children, youth, and families. Supported by an ample budget and robust resources, the Director of Religious Education will sustain and strengthen a dynamic and joyful religious education program at UCS that is underpinned by support from a deeply-committed community and strong volunteer base.

Tasks include:

• Nurture our vision for Religious Education at UCS in the areas of faith formation, collaboration, community building, service, and justice-making.
• Plan content for weekly classes and curricula that is supportive of the above vision, in cooperation with the R.E. Committee;
• Share responsibility with the minister in planning and leading intergenerational services, family services, and special seasonal celebrations

Qualifications include:

• Significant relevant training and/or relevant experience with children and youth in congregations, schools, camps, or other relevant setting
• Demonstrates an understanding and support of the UU mission and values.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and/or supporting anti-oppressive, anti-racist, multicultural, and inclusive educational experiences for children and youth
• Demonstrated experience in developing and/or supporting learning environments for different learning styles, neurodiversity, and developmental stages of children and youth

For full job description and qualifications list, visit uusharon.org/ucs-is-hiring