JOB DESCRIPTION: Beacon Lifespan
Learning Consultant
(Revised March 2008)
General
responsibilities: The Lifespan
Learning Consultant, in consultation with the
Lifespan Learning Committee, is
responsible for the direction and
administration of the Lifespan Learning Program for children, youth and adults
of Beacon Unitarian Church.
1. Ensure
that a quality educational program is provided
- Select
appropriate curricula subject to the approval of the LL Committee
- Ensure
that necessary curriculum materials, supplies and equipment are available at
the beginning of class, on Sunday mornings or other times, for the use of
teachers
- Ensure
that the space is set up, ready for use on Sunday mornings
- Recruit,
orient, train and supervise teachers.
This will include consultation and provision of feedback
- Supervise
and act as resource person for youth advisor.
- Encourage
and lead children to participate in at least one project in support of
social justice or the environment during the year
- Participate
in developing and administering a yearly program review to ensure that the
program is effective and engaging.
This review should be completed in
June in order for the results to be considered at the annual LL retreat
- In
cooperation with the LL Committee, Minister, Board and congregation,
participate in a regular review of the vision, mission and goals of
Beacon’s Lifespan Learning Program.
- Work
with Minister and LL Committee to develop and implement an Adult Education
Program.
2. Establish
and maintain effective communication channels
- Attend
meetings of the LL Committee and consult regularly with the LL Chair
regarding events, activities and any issues or concerns
- Attend
Coordinating Council meetings
- Provide
articles in the newsletter to communicate the goals and activities of the LL
program to the congregation
- Facilitate
the resolution of conflicts between or among children, teachers and
parents, consulting as necessary with the Minister, teachers and parents
- Consult
with the Minister and parents regarding special needs
- Provide
information about LL for Beacon church website
3.
Work cooperatively with the LL Committee to handle administrative
functions related to LL
- Working
with the Chair of the LL Committee, ensure LL Committee volunteers receive
orientation and have clear job descriptions, especially for key positions
of registrar, treasurer and volunteer coordinator
- With
the LL Committee, prepare a yearly budget request for the administration
costs of the LL Program for submission to the Board in September
- Ensure
program administration costs are kept within the approved budget
- Greet
and ensure registration of new children and
families, and provide an orientation to the Beacon LL Program
- Monitor
attendance records, and follow up on absences
- Develop
and maintain the LL library and resources file
4. Participate in Worship Planning and
Organization
- Consult
regularly with the Minister and Worship Committee Chair regarding the
participation of children and youth in worship services during times the
children are in the service
- Arrange
for the scheduling of and coordinate a minimum of two intergenerational
services each church year
5. Maintain
professional and positive working relationships
- With
the LL Committee, the Minister, the Worship Committee Chair and
Connections Committee Chair, the Youth Advisor, the President and LL
Liaison
6. Provide
reports to the Board and Congregation
- Prepare
a report on the major activities and initiatives of Lifespan Learning for
the past year for the Annual General Meeting in April
- Report
monthly to the Board of Trustees through the LL liaison to the LL
Committee
7. Engage
in program promotion
- Participate
in new member orientation meetings at times agreed upon with the Minister
and the Connections Committee in order to
describe and promote the LL program to prospective new members
- In
conjunction with the LL Committee, develop and implement at least one
outreach activity to attract newcomers
8. Engage
in professional development
- Attend
at least one professional development activity per church year, such as
Renaissance training.
9. Miscellaneous
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Perform other duties relating to the Lifespan
Learning Program as required.