Childrens Ministry Preschool Teacher Part-Time

Children's Ministry Preschool Teacher - Part-Time

Lakewood Church is seeking a patient, loving, and Christ-centered individual to join its Kids Life ministry as a Preschool Teacher. This part-time role primarily serves on Sundays and Wednesdays, offering flexible hours for students, parents, and early childhood educators who want meaningful service and the chance to introduce children to God’s love at a young age.

The Children’s Ministry Preschool Teacher is responsible for ensuring quality ministry takes place in the assigned Preschool area (ages Three to Five years/Kindergarten) within the Kids Life Children’s Ministry of Lakewood Church. This position reports to the Preschool Manager.

• 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.
• Maintain flexibility to work with children of all ages and personalities as needed.
• Adhere to all established Child Safety & Emergency protocols as defined by law and Lakewood Church policies.
• Assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude.
• Model a Christ‑like attitude at all times.
• Ensure parents, children, and other Kids Life staff and volunteers have a positive experience.
• Inspire volunteer commitment in others.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work.
• Maintain professionalism and a Christ‑like attitude in dealings with parents and staff 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 the assigned work schedules.
• Communicate schedule changes in a timely manner to all involved staff, Preschool Manager, Coordinator, and Team Lead.
• Maintain availability to serve during regular ministry days, including Sundays and Wednesdays, and for special events as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Regular attendance at Church services and classes.
• Be a happy giver and a generous member regarding tithes and offerings.
• Serve as a Prayer Partner or volunteer in any ministry of the Church.
• Serve the community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church.

• Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s 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.
• 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 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.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months experience volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience.
• One year volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience preferred.

The work schedule will typically be 12 to 20 hours per pay period, with the potential for additional hours due to special events as needed. Regular workdays include Sundays and Wednesdays.

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

Entry level

Part‑time

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