Sadly, Daniel Hoogsteen, our Faith Formation Coordinator. will soon be leaving us. We are now in search of a new Coordinator. If you are interested in this position, or know of someone who may be interested, please let us know as per the instructions below.
JOB POSTING
Position Title: Coordinator of Faith Formation for Children and Youth
(Part time; 15 hrs/week)
“The people of St. Andrew’s are called by God to serve in faith, hope and love in the heart of Toronto”
St. Andrew’s today is a living church. Its congregation, drawn from across the city, represents the diversity of Toronto. Presbyterianism at St. Andrew’s crosses cultural, educational and social boundaries. The congregation is united by a common commitment to worship, community service and faith formation in the Christian tradition.
St. Andrew’s has an active Faith Formation Ministry (FFM) for Children and Youth and is looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic Coordinator of Faith Formation for Children and Youth to provide a church school and nursery program, ensuring a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in the program.
The individual should have:
- A commitment to faith formation in the Christian tradition
- An inclusive and intercultural perspective on ministry
- Training in working with children and youth
- Experience working with children and youth in a similar setting
- A ‘clear’ Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Reference Check
- First Aid certificate (training can be provided)
The duties include:
- Deliver a curriculum chosen in consultation with the FFM
- Plan and oversee activities to supplement the curriculum
- Oversee the work of the Nursery Coordinator and nursery volunteers
- Recruit new volunteer teachers, assistants and youth leaders in collaboration with the FFM and in compliance with the approved process
- Prepare an annual schedule of teachers/youth leaders for all church school classes and communicate the schedule
- Meet regularly with teachers and other volunteers to discuss schedules, lesson preparation, activities and other items related to Church School
- Implement effective health and safety standards and ensure compliance with Leading with Care policies.
- Work with the Associate Minister to plan participation of the Church School in intergenerational worship services
For further information or to apply for the position, please contact: info@standrewstoronto.org
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Nursery
The Nursery is now available in Room 206 for children up to 2 years of age. Parents and/or guardians may take the children directly to the Nursery before worship begins and collect them from the same location afterwards. Our Nursery Coordinator is Kate Ingram.
Church School
Church School is now on break for the Summer. Activity bags will be available for children attending worship. See you in September.
To register your child please complete this FORM
For further information, please contact Daniel Hoogsteen, our Faith Formation Coordinator at dhoogsteen@standrewstoronto.org
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