Direct and administer the children and youth religious education program for the 50 registered children and youth of First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, in cooperation with the Children and Youth Religious Education Council. Continue quality religious education programming for children and youth, supporting the congregation’s effort in full integration of children and youth in services and further development of religious education.

Knowledge of and enthusiasm for Unitarian Universalist curricula and religious education philosophy; ease in relating to a wide variety of religious views; ability to recruit and work with volunteers, ability to find resources within the church; ease at networking and teamwork, excellent communication skills, independence, initiative, ability to encourage others, enjoy working with children.

a. Religious Educational Programs
b. Self-development, Teacher Development and Training
c. Worship; Children and Youth Worship Participation
d. Administration and Operations

Hours in Units: Nine units weekly, including Sunday morning. (3/4 time)

Salary Range: $22,575 to $23,850 plus benefits and professional expenses

Deadline: July 14, 2010

Contract Dates: October 1, 2010 - August 14, 2012

For further information or to apply: Please inquire or send a letter of interest and a resume or packet to:

Interim DRE Search Committee
8513 Thicket Court

Fort Worth, TX 76123

Or email dresearch@firstjefferson.org

Documents:

DRE Search Packet ( PDF) Includes: Letters from the Search Committee and the Minister, church organization and mission, Children and Youth RE brochure, sample of Sunday order of service, sample policies and training materials; DRE job description; sample contract

Job Description - Acting Children and Youth DRE (PDF)

There is a link to the church newsletter from our home page. Sample sermons by Rev. Innis can also be found on the web site under Sunday Services. We recommend April 23’s "Becoming the Church of Our Dreams."