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Director of Religious Education |
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South Nassau UU
Congregation |
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228 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY
11520 |
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JOB DESCRIPTION: |
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We seek a candidate with a thorough understanding of and
enthusiasm for sharing our UU faith.
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SNUUC is a growing, friendly, welcoming congregation located in
Freeport on the south shore of Long Island. We are a 145+ member
congregation, and our Religious Education program serves 51 children
and youth from preschool through high school. |
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| HOURS/SALARY/COMPENSATION: |
| Hours: 15 hours, or 4.5
units, per week |
| Compensation: Salary will be
in accordance with UUA salary guidelines for religious education. In
addition, professional expenses and dues will be reimbursed up to
$1,000. |
| Job type/term: Part-Time,
Permanent |
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RESPONSIBILITIES may include,
but are not limited to: |
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ADMINISTRATIVE:
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Meeting monthly with the Religious Education Committee.
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Meeting with the minister on a regular basis and with the
Board of Trustees as requested. |
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Submitting a monthly report. |
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Recruiting volunteer teachers for RE classes.
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Keeping records on enrollment and attendance.
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Overseeing the RE budget in cooperation with the RE
chairperson(s). |
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Writing a monthly column for the newsletter “The Open Line”. |
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SUPERVISORY:
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Supervising RE classes and youth program.
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Supervising SNUUC child-care on Sundays and special
occasions. |
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Providing support for volunteer teachers, facilitating
teacher orientation and training, providing ideas and
materials for teachers throughout the year.
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CURRICULA:
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Selecting and adapting curricula to meet the needs of the
children and youth. |
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Welcoming newcomers and interpreting UU RE philosophy and
curricula. |
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WORSHIP:
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Creating and presenting an age-appropriate worship for the
children. |
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Working collaboratively with the RE committee and minister
to create intergenerational services.
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Designing and implementing holiday programs and special
events. |
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PROFESSIONAL:
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Acting as liaison to the Long Island Area Council and
disseminating information regarding programming.
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Attending conferences and workshops as part of continuing
education. |
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QUALIFICATIONS: |
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Undergraduate degree |
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Knowledge of Unitarian Universalist principles and history
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Experience as a DRE or in a related field such as teaching,
child development or human services
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES: |
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Work collaboratively as well as independently
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Build rapport with congregation and staff
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Recruit, train and energize volunteers
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Manage projects and programs |
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Work with groups in a leadership role
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Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Strong organizational skills |
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Basic computing skills |
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Lisa Bilello and Sharon Nanos,
co-chairs, DRE Search Committee, SNUUC |
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Contact Information: |
Lisa Bilello -
H: 516-771-0009 C: 631-848-0074 |
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1798 Bushwick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
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Sharon Nanos -
W: 516-562-5963 C: 516-946-1714 |
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Click here
for full details. |
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