Children's Ministry Educator

4 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Lakewood Church Full time
Job Title: Children's Ministry Elementary Teacher

At Lakewood Church, we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Children's Ministry Elementary Teacher to join our team. As a key member of our KidsLife Children's Ministry, you will play a vital role in ensuring quality ministry is taking place in the assigned classroom.

Job Summary:

The Children's Ministry Elementary Teacher is responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment for children in the 1st-5th grade age range. This role requires a strong commitment to Lakewood Church's vision, values, and core beliefs, as well as a passion for serving and ministering to families, volunteers, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Minister to children in a classroom setting, 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 and passion
  • Ensure that quality ministry is taking place in the assigned classroom or role
  • Actively pursue chances to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude
  • Primary age focus is Elementary, 1st-5th Grade, however, maintain flexibility to work with children of all ages, different personalities, and in different roles, based on the need
  • Adhere to all established Child Safety & Emergency protocols as defined by law and Lakewood Church policies
  • Always model a Christ-like attitude
  • Ensure that parents and children, and other KidsLife staff and volunteers have a positive experience with KidsLife
  • 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 KidsLife personnel regarding sensitive and confidential information
  • Complete all paperwork and classroom clean-up as assigned
  • Attend all KidsLife 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, and with all involved staff, Elementary Manager and Coordinator
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Ministerial Duties:

As an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church's beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community. This will also include:

  • Regular attendance at Church services and classes
  • Be a happy giver and a generous member regarding tithes and offerings
  • Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and
  • Serving 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 volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience preferred

The work schedule will typically be up to 20 hours/week, with the potential for 28 due to special events as needed.

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