Children�s Ministry Elementary Teacher � PT

Help shape the faith of the next generation as Lakewood Church expands our ministry to include midweek Wednesday services. We are seeking passionate, dependable, and Christ-centered individuals to teach, mentor, and care for elementary-age children in a safe, engaging, and faith-filled environment.

About the Role

As an Elementary Teacher, you’ll primarily serve children in 1st through 5th grade, helping them learn biblical truth, grow in their faith, and experience the love of Christ through meaningful classroom ministry. This part-time opportunity offers flexible hours and meaningful work while making an impact in the lives of children and families each week.

Responsibilities

• Minister to children through teaching, guiding, comforting, and encouraging them.
• Teach assigned curriculum with enthusiasm.
• Care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children.
• Engage children at their individual developmental stages.
• Ensure quality ministry takes place in the assigned classroom or role.
• Primarily serve children in 1st through 5th grade while remaining flexible to assist with children of other ages or in different ministry roles as needed.
• Follow established Child Safety and Emergency protocols in accordance with Lakewood Church policies and applicable requirements.
• Help children transition successfully between activities and classroom environments.
• Respond appropriately and positively to challenging behaviors.
• Model a Christ-like attitude in interactions with children, parents, volunteers, staff, and leaders.
• Ensure children, parents, Kids Life staff, and volunteers have a positive experience.
• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and a Christ-like attitude when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Work cooperatively with Kids Life staff, volunteers, coordinators, and ministry leaders.
• Assist with classroom transitions, additional duties, and team needs.
• Encourage and inspire volunteer commitment in others.
• Maintain a cooperative and respectful attitude, remaining gracious and kind even in high-pressure situations.
• Be open to correction and responsive to volunteer and staff leadership.
• Maintain flexibility when classroom assignment changes are needed.
• Arrive in assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to serve.
• Maintain a high level of dependability and reliability for assigned work schedules.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly with the Elementary Manager, Coordinator, and other appropriate staff.
• Complete assigned paperwork and classroom clean-up.
• Attend Kids Life team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainings.
• Maintain availability for regular ministry days, including Sundays and Wednesdays, and for special events as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values, and core beliefs.
• Christ-like character.
• A passion for serving and ministering to children, families, volunteers, and staff.
• The ability to relate positively to children of different ages, parents, volunteers, staff, and leaders.
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to following child safety policies and processes.
• A cooperative and respectful approach to working with others.
• The ability to remain gracious, kind, and loving under pressure.
• Openness to correction and responsiveness to ministry leadership.
• A commitment to excellence in assigned responsibilities.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• The ability to regularly lift up to 20 pounds.
• The ability to stand and remain mobile for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months of volunteer, daycare, or teaching experience.
• One year of volunteer, daycare, or teaching experience preferred.

Pay

• $14 per hour base pay.
• $20 per hour Sunday premium rate.

Schedule

• Part-time, 12 to 20 hours per pay period.
• Sunday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. and Wednesday 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
• Additional hours may be available for special events as needed.

Mission

As a member of the Lakewood Church team, you play an important role in helping fulfill our mission of bringing hope through Jesus Christ to people around the world. Employees serving in this position are expected to support the Church’s mission, maintain a lifestyle consistent with our biblical beliefs, participate in the life of the Church, and serve as part of our faith community. Ministerial responsibilities include regular attendance at church services and classes, serving as a Prayer Partner or ministry volunteer, and participating in community outreach opportunities as needed.