Childrens Ministry Elementary Teacher Part-Time

If youre looking for more than a job and want to make an eternal difference, this is your opportunity!

As Kids Life continues to grow, we are excited to expand our ministry to include mid-week Wednesday services, creating additional opportunities to serve and invest in the next generation. We are seeking passionate, dependable, and Christ-centered individuals who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and caring for elementary-age children in a safe, engaging, and faith-filled environment. This part-time role, serving primarily on Sundays and Wednesdays, is ideal for students, parents, and educators who desire flexible hours, meaningful work, and the opportunity to be part of a ministry that brings hope and biblical truth to children and families each week.

Come be part of a team that shapes faith, builds confidence, and points children toward Christ, one service at a time!

Childrens Ministry Elementary Teacher Part Time

Kids Life

Non-Exempt

Rate: $13 per hour base pay / Sunday Premium rate of $20 per hour

Job Description

The Childrens Ministry Elementary Teacher is responsible for ensuring that quality ministry is taking place in the assigned classroom in the assigned role in Kids Life Childrens Ministry of Lakewood Church. This position will primarily serve in the Elementary area, which is 1st 5th Grades.

This position reports to the Elementary Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Minister to children in a classroom, including teaching, guiding, and comforting them

* Care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children

* Engage all children in the assigned area at their developmental stage

* Teach the assigned curriculum with enthusiasm

* Ensure that quality ministry is taking place in the assigned classroom or role

* Actively pursue chances to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude

* Primary age focus is Elementary, 1st5th Grade, however, maintain flexibility to work with children of all ages, different personalities, and in different roles, based on the need

* Adhere to all established Child Safety & Emergency protocols as defined by law and Lakewood Church policies

* Always model a Christ-like attitude

* Ensure that parents and children, and other Kids Life staff and volunteers have a positive experience with Kids Life

* Inspire volunteer commitment in others

* Arrive at the assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work

* Maintain professionalism and a Christ-like attitude in dealings with parents and other Kids Life personnel regarding sensitive and confidential information

* Complete all paperwork and classroom clean-up as assigned

* Attend all Kids Life team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainings

* Maintain a high level of dependability and reliability to working the assigned work schedules

* Communicate schedule changes in a timely manner, and with all involved staff, Elementary Manager and Coordinator

* Maintain availability to serve during regular ministry days, including Sundays and Wednesdays, and for special events as needed.

* Perform other related duties as assigned

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

As an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Churchs beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community.

This will also include:

* Regular attendance at Church services and classes

* Be a happy giver and a generous member regarding tithes and offerings

* Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and

* Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Churchs vision, values, and core beliefs

* Demonstrate a Christ-like character

* Passionate about serving and ministering to families, volunteers, and staff

* Professional appearance and conduct

* Able to relate to children of all ages, parents, volunteers, other staff, and leaders in positive ways

* Excellent teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills

* An understanding of and commitment to enforcing our child safety policies and processes

* Willing and able to make requested changes to classroom assignments

* Cooperative and respectful of others, regardless of their attitude

* Gracious, kind, and loving, even under intense pressure

* Open to correction and responsive to volunteer and staff leadership

* Demonstrated commitment to excellence in one or more areas of responsibility

* Able to regularly lift up to 20 pounds

* Able to stand and be mobile for extended periods of time

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

* HS Diploma or GED

* Minimum 6 months experience volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience

* One…