Childrens Ministry Nursery Teacher Part-Time

Children’s Ministry Nursery Teacher – Part‑Time

Lakewood Church – Kids Life Ministry

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If you feel called to care for the youngest hearts during their earliest moments, this role is for you!

Make a meaningful impact with Kids Life at Lakewood Church. As Kids Life continues to grow, we are expanding our ministry to include mid‑week Wednesday services. This part‑time role primarily serves Sundays and Wednesdays and is ideal for those who desire flexible hours and the opportunity to help create a secure, prayerful first church experience for our youngest children.

Part‑Time |
Kids Life |
Non‑Exempt

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

Job Description

• 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 newborns to two years, but maintain flexibility to work with children of all ages as needed.
• 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.
• Ensure that parents and children, as well as 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 to all involved staff, Nursery 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.

Ministerial Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education & Experience

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

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