Childrens Ministry Preschool Teacher Part-Time

Childrens Ministry Preschool Teacher Part‑Time

Lakewood Church

$13.00/hr - $13.00/hr

As Kids Life continues to grow, we are excited to expand our ministry to include mid‑week Wednesday services, creating more opportunities to pour into children during these early, foundational years. We are seeking patient, loving, and Christ‑centered individuals who enjoy teaching, comforting, and guiding preschool‑age children in a safe, joyful, and faith‑filled environment. This part‑time role, primarily on Sundays and Wednesdays, is ideal for students, parents, and early childhood educators who desire flexible hours, meaningful service, and the opportunity to help introduce children to God's love at a young age.

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

Non‑Exempt

• 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
• Primary age focus is Preschool, three years to five years/Kindergarten; maintain flexibility to work with children of all ages based on need
• Adhere to all established Child Safety & Emergency protocols as defined by law and Lakewood Church policies
• Actively pursue chances to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude
• Model a Christ‑like attitude at all times
• Ensure that parents and children, and other Kids Life staff and volunteers have a positive experience
• 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 work the assigned schedule
• Communicate schedule changes in a timely manner with 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

As an employee of Lakewood Church, you are part of an over 60‑year legacy of faith. You are a spiritual leader in the Church and are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, maintaining a lifestyle consistent with Scripture, and belonging to the Church as part of our faith community.

• 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 our 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
• 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

• HS 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 12–20 hours per pay period, with potential additional hours due to special events as needed. Regular workdays include Sundays and Wednesdays.

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