Job Opening: Children’s Music & Faith Formation Director

Position Overview

The Plymouth Church in Framingham, MA is an Open and Affirming congregation in the United Church of Christ. As a church gathered by God, open to everyone, following the way of Jesus, and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we grow wiser and kinder, and more useful to the healing and repair of society.

After many years, our Children and Youth Music Director is retiring. We are a gracious, fun, and healthy community of people trying to make a positive impact in the world. The Church is looking for someone to shape our children and youth music program and assist our evolving Faith Formation programs.

The Search Committee welcomes applications from candidates who are interested in all or part of the position. As a church, we understand the evolving nature of family life and how children engage with religious programming.

We hope this person will bring a love of music and a love of God to our children. We presently offer a one classroom Faith Workshop during worship for children up to Grade 5. We rely on volunteers to lead discussion and activities. Youth Group (Grades 6-12) is led by the Senior Pastor.

The Search Committee hopes to interview and select a candidate as soon as possible, to begin employment by September, 2025.

Responsibilities

The position includes both leadership of Faith Formation and Music Direction.

  • The Director facilitates participation of children and families in the worship life of the church.

  • The Director oversees the general administrative operation of Faith Formation including resource management, record keeping, and communication.

  • The Director coordinates Faith Formation

    • The Director designs and implements the Faith Workshop program

    • The Director attends Family Coordinating Committee meetings, as needed.

    • The Director encourages parents to participate in the faith journey with their children.

    • The Director is involved with special programming and events for children and families.

    • As much as possible, the Director is present at activities to develop relationships with children and encourage them on their faith journey.

    • Develops budget for Faith Workshop

  • The Director leads and teaches Music

    • Organizes and directs a small youth choir (approximately 3rd-8th)

    • Communicates with singers and parents regarding choir matters

    • Provides musical enrichment for Faith Workshop

    • Coordinates with church staff

    • Develops budget for children Choir

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated:

  • Intermediate keyboard or guitar and vocal skills

  • Ability to work effectively and sensitively with children in a group setting

  • Experience teaching children

  • Experience in choral singing

  • Knowledge of Christian faith and support for traditions of the United Church of Christ

  • Knowledge of vocal technique for young singers

  • Ability to maintain high expectations in a positive way

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Encouragement of all kinds of musicality in children and youth

  • Classroom Management

  • A commitment to building relationship with children and parents

  • Guide innovation and new thinking

Bachelor’s degree (ideally) with experience in music education with children. Experience with church music and Children’s Faith Formation.

Expectations

The Plymouth Church is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse. All employees and lay leaders who work with children are expected to comply with our Safe Church Policies and regular background checks.

Hours

  • Part-time position, September to June

  • 8-12 hours/week; hours vary to meet the obligations of the position.

  • The Director has discretion as to the frequency of choir rehearsals and performances.

  • Worship services are on Sundays at 10:00am.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

 
 

Selected Worship Videos

Weekly worship services are live-streamed to YouTube and available after on our Channel.

Christmas Pageant, December 15, 2024
Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

Cascarones, 2025

About The Plymouth Church

The Plymouth Church in Framingham, MA is an Open and Affirming congregation in the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. Explore our Vision, Core Values and Bedrock Beliefs here. The church was founded in 1701 and has the notable distinction of being the location for the first public performance and singing of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. For more information about the congregation and our ministries, please explore our website.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please email gmorisse@plymouthchurchframingham.org with your resume or CV.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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