Spanish Kids Life Ministry Teacher - Part-Time

Spanish Children’s Ministry Teacher (Part-Time) – Niños con Vida Spanish Kids Life | Non-Exempt Help Children Discover God’s Love in a Safe, Joyful Classroom Lakewood Church is seeking caring, dependable, and ministry-minded teachers to serve children in our Spanish Children’s Ministry, Niños con Vida. As a Ministry Teacher, you’ll help create a positive and engaging classroom environment where children can learn, grow, and experience the love of Jesus. You’ll minister to children through teaching, guidance, encouragement, and care while supporting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, works well as part of a team, and has a heart to serve children and their families. Compensation $14 per hour base pay$20 per hour Sunday premium rate What You’ll Do As part of the Niños con Vida team, you’ll help ensure quality ministry takes place in your assigned classroom or role while creating a welcoming experience for children and their families. Teach & Minister to Children Minister to children through teaching, guiding, comforting, and encouraging themTeach the assigned curriculum with enthusiasm, helping children understand the Bible as the Word of GodEngage children at their individual developmental stagesCare for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of childrenHelp ensure quality ministry takes place in the assigned classroom or roleMaintain flexibility to work with children of different ages, from newborn through age 12 Create a Positive Classroom Experience Build positive relationships with children of different ages, personalities, and developmental needsHelp children transition into and out of classroom environmentsRespond positively and appropriately when challenging behaviors ariseHelp create a positive Niños con Vida experience for children, parents, staff, and volunteersMaintain professionalism and a Christ-like attitude when handling sensitive or confidential matters involving children, parents, staff, or volunteers Serve as Part of the Niños con Vida Team Work collaboratively with Niños con Vida staff, volunteers, coordinators, and ministry leadersActively look for opportunities to assist with classroom transitions, additional responsibilities, and team needsEncourage and inspire volunteer commitment in othersMaintain a cooperative, respectful, and positive team attitudeRemain gracious, kind, and loving even in high-pressure situationsBe open to correction and responsive to volunteer and staff leadership Be Prepared & Dependable Arrive in assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to serveComplete assigned classroom paperwork and classroom clean-upAttend Niños con Vida team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainingsCommunicate schedule changes in a timely manner with the appropriate coordinator and ministry leadersMaintain flexibility when requested schedule changes are neededPerform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Successful candidates will demonstrate: An uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values, and core beliefsA growing and committed relationship with Christ and a heart to serve and minister to children and their parentsFluency in both English and SpanishThe ability to relate positively to children of all ages, parents, volunteers, staff, and leadersStrong interpersonal and communication skillsA cooperative and respectful attitudeThe ability to remain gracious, kind, and loving under pressureOpenness to correction and responsiveness to volunteer and staff leadershipA demonstrated commitment to excellence in assigned responsibilitiesThe ability to lift 20 pounds or moreWillingness to make requested changes to work schedules Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED requiredMinimum six months of volunteering, daycare, or teaching experienceOne year of volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience preferred Our 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. If you have a heart for children and want to use your experience to help create a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled environment where children can grow in their relationship with God, we encourage you to apply.