Godly Play Storyteller

Children/Youth Ministry

Responsibilities

• Fostering Faith Development: Work with the Children and Youth Coordinator and other Godly Play storytellers to engage and educate children and youth in the Christian faith within the context of the beliefs, values and practices of the Anglican Church of Canada.
• Planning of programing: Work with the Children and Youth Coordinator and other Godly Play storytellers to coordinate and organize the Godly Play schedule and material.
• Storytelling: Lead children in the story circle in the telling of biblical stories using the Godly Play method (once a month).
• Preparing the room (Sacred Space): Set up the Sunday School room to accommodate the Goldy Play stories and subsequent activities. Ensure preparation of materials.
• Building relationships: Develop relationships with youth who are taking responsibilities in delivering the Godly Play program through roles as doorperson or in preparing material. Cultivate trust and respect with children and their families.
• Creating and disseminating promotional materials: Contribute to the marketing and outreach efforts to create and disseminate information about St. Matthew’s Godly Play offerings with the view of increasing participation in the Sunday School.
• Continuous learning: participate in training sessions related to Godly Play or children spirituality.
• Supporting and participating in occasional special activities for children and youth.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and a deep commitment to nurturing their spiritual development.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills with the ability to engage children’s imagination and foster a sense of wonder.
• Understanding of the Godly Play approach or a willingness to be trained in the method.
• A caring and patient demeanor, with the ability to create a safe and welcoming space for all children.
• A background in theology, christian education, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other educators and church staff.
• Experience in working with children (ages 3-12) in an educational or faith-based setting is a plus.
• Police Record Check Level 3 (vulnerable sector check) required.
• References will be requested.
• Time commitment: 3 hours/week, including one Sunday per month from September to June.

Compensation

• $75 per story telling session.

Application

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