4th & 5th Grade Associate

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Campus: Yorba Linda

Church Size: 6000+

Compensation: $25.00 an hour

Employment Type: 20 hours a week, non-exempt

Reports to: Fortified Pastor

About Friends Church

Friends Church is a growing, multi-generational community located in North Orange County, California. We are committed to becoming a community of authentic Christ-followers, compelled to change our world. We believe the next generation matters—and we are passionate about helping students and families know and follow Jesus.

Position Summary

To serve the church by assisting in the development, coordination, and administration of an effective preteen (4th & 5th Grade) Fortified ministry. This position exists to create a Christ-centered environment where preteens feel known, valued, and spiritually challenged, while supporting the vision of Friends Church to help people become a community of authentic Christ-followers compelled to change our world.

What You’ll Do Weekly Programming & Teaching

• Assist in the planning and leadership of Sunday morning and Wednesday night Fortified services, including worship, teaching, games, and small group interaction.
• Help prepare, adapt, and deliver biblically grounded, age-appropriate lessons using approved curriculum.
• Incorporate creative teaching methods and interactive elements to make services fun, engaging, and impactful.
• Teach large group sessions when requested.

Volunteer Development & Support

• Help recruit, train, encourage, and coordinate volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to serve effectively.
• Provide clear communication, encouragement, and ongoing support to build a strong volunteer team.
• Model servant leadership and foster a positive, relational culture among volunteers.

Student & Family Connection

• Build intentional relationships with students and their families, fostering spiritual growth and community connection.
• Partner with parents by providing encouragement, resources, and opportunities for family discipleship.

Events & Special Programs

• Assist in the planning and execution of Fortified events such as service projects, seasonal celebrations, summer events, and camp.
• Support large church-wide events like Family Fun Fest and VBS, ensuring Fortified’s presence and participation.

Administration & Ministry Support

• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and welcoming ministry environments.
• Assist with ministry communication, registration, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Cooperate with the Fortified Director and Next Gen leadership by performing additional duties as assigned.
• Ensure that all Next Gen ministry policies and values are upheld.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate follower of Jesus with a heart for 4th and 5th graders and their families.
• Strong communicator, both on stage and in personal interactions.
• Organized, creative, and collaborative, with the ability to execute both details and vision.
• Team-oriented, humble, and adaptable in a fast-paced ministry environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in preteen or youth ministry is strongly desired.

Join Our Team

If you’re called to invest in the next generation and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, we’d love to meet you. Come help us build a ministry where every kid is known, loved, and led to follow Jesus—and every parent feels supported on their journey.

Apply today and help us build the church of tomorrow.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Retirement plan with employer match, parental leave, professional development allowance, and generous holiday and sick pay.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for advancement within a multi-campus church environment, conference attendance, continuing and education support.
• Dynamic Ministry Environment:
  Access to modern facilities, technology, and resources designed to create engaging experiences for kids.
• Collaborative Team:
  Work alongside passionate ministry partners, and volunteers who share your heart for Next Gen ministry.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're ready to invest in the next generation of Christ-followers and help kids discover their calling to change the world, we invite you to apply and join our mission.

Friends Church is committed to building diverse communities that reflect the kingdom of God. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our mission and values.

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