Childrens Ministry Elementary Teacher PT

"Childrens Ministry Elementary Teacher

Part Time

Kids Life

Help Shape the Faith of the Next Generation As Kids Life continues to grow Lakewood Church is expanding our ministry to include midweek 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 As an Elementary Teacher youll primarily serve children in 1st through 5th grade helping them learn biblical truth grow in their faith and experience the love of Christ through meaningful classroom ministry This part time opportunity is especially suited for individuals seeking flexible hours and meaningful work while making an impact in the lives of children and families each week

Compensation 14 per hour base pay 20 per hour Sunday premium rate

Work Schedule Part time 12 to 20 hours per pay period Sunday 7:30 am 2 pm and Wednesday 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Additional hours may be available for special events as needed

• Teach & Minister to Children
• Minister to children through teaching guiding comforting and encouraging them
• Teach assigned curriculum with enthusiasm
• Care for the physical emotional and spiritual needs of children
• Engage children at their individual developmental stages
• Help ensure quality ministry takes place in the assigned classroom or role
• Primarily serve children in 1st through 5th grade while remaining flexible to assist with children of other ages or in different ministry roles as needed
• Create a Safe & Positive Classroom Experience
• Follow established Child Safety and Emergency protocols in accordance with Lakewood Church policies and applicable requirements
• Help children transition successfully between activities and classroom environments
• Respond appropriately and positively to challenging behaviors
• Model a Christ like attitude in interactions with children parents volunteers staff and leaders
• Help ensure children parents Kids Life staff and volunteers have a positive experience
• Maintain professionalism discretion and a Christ like attitude when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Serve as Part of the Kids Life Team
• Work cooperatively with Kids Life staff volunteers coordinators and ministry leaders
• Look for opportunities to assist with classroom transitions additional duties and team needs
• Encourage and inspire volunteer commitment in others
• Maintain a cooperative and respectful attitude
• Remain gracious kind and loving even in high pressure situations
• Be open to correction and responsive to volunteer and staff leadership
• Maintain flexibility when classroom assignment changes are needed
• Be Prepared & Dependable Arrive in assigned areas on time prepared and ready to serve
• Maintain a high level of dependability and reliability for assigned work schedules
• Communicate schedule changes promptly with the Elementary Manager Coordinator and other appropriate staff
• Complete assigned paperwork and classroom clean up
• Attend Kids Life team meetings staff meetings and area trainings
• Maintain availability for regular ministry days including Sundays and Wednesdays and for special events as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• An uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church's vision values and core beliefs
• Christ like character
• A passion for serving and ministering to children families volunteers and staff
• The ability to relate positively to children of different ages parents volunteers staff and leaders
• Excellent teamwork leadership and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of and commitment to following child safety policies and processes
• A cooperative and respectful approach to working with others
• The ability to remain gracious kind and loving under pressure
• Openness to correction and responsiveness to ministry leadership
• A commitment to excellence in assigned responsibilities
• Professional appearance and conduct
• The ability to regularly lift up to 20 pounds
• The ability to stand and remain mobile for extended periods of time

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum six months of volunteer daycare…