Children�s Ministry Elementary Teacher � Part-Time

Job Description

The Children's Ministry Elementary Teacher is responsible for ensuring quality ministry in the assigned classroom, primarily serving in the Elementary area (1st - 5th Grades).

Essential Job Functions

• 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
• Actively pursue chances to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude
• 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
• Model a Christ-like attitude
• Ensure that parents and children, and 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 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

• Communicate the Church's beliefs and mission to congregants
• Maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures
• Belong to the Church as part of the faith community
• Regularly attend Church services and classes
• Be a happy giver and generous member regarding tithes and offerings
• Serve as a Prayer Partner or volunteer in any ministry of the Church
• Serve the 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