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  A  Program Administrator  is an in-country team member who is crucial to the operation of BECA’s partnership model. At each of BECA’s three school sites, one Program Administrator is hired to play a key leadership role within the school both on behalf of the volunteer team and on behalf of the Honduran School Director and our Partner. The primary role of the Program Admin is to work as a liason between BECA volunteer teachers and the Honduran staff at the school both in logistical matters like calendar and staff meetings and in cultural matters like assisting with event-planning for school holidays and supporting collaboration between a culturally-diverse staff. Additionally, the Program Administrator is responsible for overseeing and running the school scholarship (Becado) program, which helps provide access to high quality bilingual education to families from a wide variety of economic backgrounds within the community. For these reasons, the Program Administrator must be fluent in both Spanish and English, and feel comfortable speaking publicly, engaging in school board meetings, and having professional conversations with parents, teachers, and other staff in both languages. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as administrative leader and BECA representative at the school Ensure that volunteers perform duties in a goal-oriented, culturally sensitive way, and that they act in a way that is consistent with BECA's mission Maintain regular communication with our volunteer teachers, the Honduran School Director, and our partners to support clear communication channels and growth of the school and its programs Oversee and direct Becado (student-scholarship) Program by organizing the point system and arranging systems for on-going communication and planning with involved parents Work in coordination with the Honduran School Director to implement the school-wide discipline protocol, build teacher schedules, organize duties, coordinate school events, and plan monthly Staff Meetings Attend all discipline meetings Handle parent complaints and comments Coordinate with fellow Program Administrators to collaborate and share best practices between schools Communicate regularly with the In-Country Director to ensure needed supports are in place and to monitor the condition and quality of our programs Report directly to the In-Country Director and maintain open communication with BECA Staff If you are interested in learning more and applying for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks, and God bless!!

  For the 2019 - 2020 school year, our one-year teaching commitment begins in July 2019 and ends in June 2020. Teachers have a holiday break from approximately Dec. 20 until Jan. 6. All selected volunteer teachers are assigned to an elementary classroom, a middle school classroom, or a resource teacher role. BECA interviewers will explain the differences between the three positions in detail, but for now we have listed the general responsibilities required of all teachers. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate relationships with parents and other community members Lesson-plan and teach in English all subject areas with the exception of Español and Estudios Sociales Foster a safe and productive classroom environment for students Serve as a Lunch/Recess monitor Support your fellow teachers in school and at home Serve as an ambassador for BECA by helping to spread the word about our work through your various networks ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Maintain attendance records for all students in your homeroom File a copy of your weekly lesson plans Provide the Administration with a copy of your weekly class schedule Sign Attendance Book upon entering/leaving school each day (required by law) Ensure classroom is ready for students at beginning of each school day Attend all teacher meetings Keep the Administration informed of any problems or concerns (disciplinary or otherwise) you are having with students Keep student files updated with the necessary information Keep the office informed of extended absences of students EXAM ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES Grade exams Collect performance grades from other teachers and prepare Bimester report cards Fill out electronic and hard-copy versions of grading spreadsheet OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and organize extracurricular activities for students Attend Association of Parents Meetings (at discretion of Administrator) Participate in fundraising efforts to support BECA's program costs SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS A commitment to BECA's mission and a dedication to social justice Fluency in English Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills Capacity to manage multiple taks simultaneously Willingness to operate in a low-resource environment under challenging living conditions While BECA asks for a one year commitment from our volunteer teachers, we actively encourage teachers to consider returning following their initial year with us. BECA recognizes that there are huge benefits to teachers returning for a second year. Returning teachers are much more effective in the classroom thanks to their previous year's experience. Just as importantly for a community school model like ours, returners serve as a bridge between new teachers and the community, helping new team members adapt to their roles much more quickly than they otherwise would. Second-year teachers are offered a monthly stipend, which is designed to cover all out-of-pocket expenses that a volunteer might incur during their time with BECA. If you are interested in learning more and applying for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks, and God bless!!

St. Anne is currently taking applications for a new position—Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation. The position is full-time and is expected to begin July 1. Applicants must be fluent in both English and Spanish and have experience in parish ministry. See below for more information. Interested candidates may submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Fr. David Marstall, Pastor, 2801 S Seneca, Wichita, KS 67217 or email frdavid@StAnneWichita.org . Applications must be received by Friday, April 26, 2019. Evangelization and Faith Formation at St. Anne St. Anne is a parish of roughly 1,200 registered families in Southwest Wichita. Our families are approximately 45% Anglo, 45% Hispanic, 8% Vietnamese, and 2% other. We operate a parochial school, which about 20% of the children in the parish attend. PSR is held on Sunday mornings for public school students k-8. There are 80-100 students in PSR each year preparing for First Communion as well as another 50-100 students participating in classes for their grade level. This year we have been piloting a program for First Communion in which a small group of parents participate with their children, with the greater goal of teaching parents how to teach the faith to their children. It has been successful and we are learning things to make improvements for next year. All our catechists and PSR director are volunteers. Religious sisters work to help form the catechists. The Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation will become the PSR director. Youth Group meets year-round every week and is highly catechetical in nature. We currently use YDisciple in small groups with two adult facilitators. After a year of catechesis, high schoolers prepare for confirmation through a mentoring process. This program will undergo a major renovation over the next few years according to changes in diocesan norms for confirmation. We are in the process of developing and implementing a process for preparing couples for the Baptism of a child . Inactive candidates meet with mentor couples weekly for 6 months to enter into the life of the parish. The Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation will help to continue developing the program and train mentors. MCP sisters currently help form Spanish speaking mentors. We use ChristLife to help bring adults (including RCIA candidates) into a life of discipleship and then move into ongoing, bi-weekly discipleship groups. Ongoing Adult Faith Formation is offered through a variety of programs, presentations, and special events according to the needs of our parishioners.This year, we will have more than 300 adults involved in faith formation activities. In the past, they have been coordinated and led by the Pastor and Parochial Vicar. The Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation will work to coordinate all activities and assume a more direct role in some, according to their strengths and availability.   Areas of Responsibility The Director will encourage all adults in the parish to recognize their role as disciple-makers of others. The Director will encourage all people to answer their call to holiness and discipleship in living for Jesus Christ through proclamation of the Gospel, witnessing through testimony, and service to all souls in the boundaries of the parish. The Director will recruit and train catechists in faith formation and disciple-making.  The Director will work with the pastor, youth ministry team, and other related parish services to conduct activities and/or experiences, which supplement formal catechesis and evangelization programs like ChristLife.  The Director should recognize that effective catechesis involves “family ministry” and should find creative methods of incorporating all people of the parish and their families into all aspects and of parish life, both in and outside the walls of the church. The Director should work with parents to assist them in their role of forming their children in the faith.   Parish Relationships The Director will be accountable directly to the Pastor. As a member of the parish staff, the Director should participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, Parish Council meetings and be present at all systematic evangelization efforts of the parish (Religious Education/PSR, RCIA, ChristLife, etc.). The Director should act as the official liaison between the parish and the Office of Faith Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita.  He/She is responsible for keeping the policies of the Diocese in reference to safe environment, insurance, etc., and should make applicable diocesan faith formation programs available to the parish.  The Director of Faith Formation should also be willing to collaborate with other faith formation coordinators at parishes throughout the diocese.   Qualifications Candidates for the position of Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in religious education, theology, evangelization, or a related field.  At minimum, candidate should always be willing to pursue their own further formation in evangelization and catechesis. Candidates should have some formal training in Faith Formation and Evangelization, along with experience working in a parish setting.  Candidates should have a sense of parish ministry and the ability to represent and give witness to the Catholic faith.  Candidates should have excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish. Candidates should be willing to be a team member and have the ability to work with the parish staff, and to recruit, train, and assemble a volunteer team of the parish to assist in the evangelization efforts of the parish. Candidates must be proficient in the use of computers and other electronic media.   Weekly Expectations Personal holiness is the most effective means of evangelization. Personal prayer, living one’s vocations, and ongoing formation are expected. The time and energy required to by zealous ministry should not come at the cost of personal holiness or long-term apostolic availability. The Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation is expected to have regular office hours, and meet weekly coordinating the faith formation and evangelization efforts of the parish. The Director is expected to work approximately forty hours per week and to log every hour worked.  This will include Sunday and three or four days during the week. It will normally involve being present at evening faith formation events during the week. Should the Director of Faith Formation work more than forty hours due to events that require more time, the Director may take that many hours off the following week. Even if there are many hours required (week long parish efforts, etc.) to be taken off, there is an expectation that for a minimum ONE day per week, the Director will be in the office during normal hours. For overnight weekend retreats or overnight week long events, the Director of Faith Formation may log every waking hour, but may not include time to sleep as work. The Director will work on Sundays, coordinating programs and being available to meet with parishioners before and after Mass.   Salary and Benefits The Director of Faith Formation will be paid an annual salary commensurate with professional experience and/or educational background.  We provide health insurance, retirement, life insurance and disability insurance in accord with the Catholic Diocese of Wichita employee benefits plan.  

  We seek approximately 10 Summer Camp Counselors for Summer Camp 2019 (approximately June 27 - July 20, 2019) for children in grades 1-5. The camp is structured to provide our students with opportunities to remain immersed in the English language over the summer through fun games and activities - making the transition back to classes in August less difficult and preventing summer learning loss. RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, execute, and document daily activities for students in a collaborative environment Make summer camp a fun way for students to maintain/increase their English language ability Work together to plan activities across disciplines including art, reading and writing, and physical activity   SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS A commitment to BECA’s mission and a dedication to social justice Fluency in English Experience working with children (preferred) Willingness to operate and be creative in a low-resource environment Foundational knowledge of Spanish (not required but helpful)   Because the Summer Camp is a supplemental program, BECA recoups the program's expenses through donations paid by Summer Camp Counselors who wish to participate. In exchange for this experience, we ask that you contribute or fundraise $1,000 for the BECA program to help defray costs (food, accommodation, training, materials, and a high speed internet connection). A reduced contribution may be available for college students with demonstrated need. For current college students, please note that volunteers in the past have successfully applied for on-campus grant monies to cover this expense and travel. We encourage you to explore what opportunities your college offers to subsidize summer experiences. Please contact us if you have any questions; we will try to help you in any way possible. If you are interested in learning more and applying for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks, and God bless!!