Job Description
Elementary Lead Teacher
The Elementary Lead Teacher is a team player who actively supports the ministry vision of developing families who follow Jesus together. This role has been designed to give our Elementary students a consistent teaching presence in the classroom on Sunday mornings, while providing the right tone and engaging environment for learning about Jesus Christ. The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for building relationships with kids and guiding their faith journey.
Reports To: Elementary Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Campus: Mockingbird
Working Hours: Part-time position that will work up to 6 hours a week.
Anticipated Schedule: Sundays 8:30-12:30 pm (up to 2 hours of preparation time during the week)
• Sunday responsibilities: Welcome children and their families into your classroom, greet volunteers and work in coordination with them, help kids feel safe and known, and share the Bible lesson in an engaging way for children
• Holiday responsibilities: All church staff may be asked to support and serve for religious holidays and worship services including Christmas Eve and Easter.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Review the weekly lessons and be prepared to teach each Sunday
• Communicate with the volunteers for that day and assist with any questions
• Serve as the lead for the class by welcoming kids to class, introducing the day’s lesson and theme, presenting the Bible lesson.
• Attend required trainings up to 2 times a year
Education and Desired Skills:
• High school diploma; some college preferred
• Previous experience working with children preferred
• Experience attending church and/or Sunday School preferred
• Ability to teach and present using a microphone and various techniques to gauge children’s interest
• Ability to present the lesson in creative and engaging ways
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Follow curriculum as requested but also bring an element of fun to the week’s lessons that are age appropriate
Physical Demands:
Sitting Standing Walking Seeing Hearing
Speaking Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds Fine Motor Skills Diapering
Other Qualifications: Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.
The Elementary Lead Teacher is a team player who actively supports the ministry vision of developing families who follow Jesus together. This role has been designed to give our Elementary students a consistent teaching presence in the classroom on Sunday mornings, while providing the right tone and engaging environment for learning about Jesus Christ. The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for building relationships with kids and guiding their faith journey.
Reports To: Elementary Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Campus: Mockingbird
Working Hours: Part-time position that will work up to 6 hours a week.
Anticipated Schedule: Sundays 8:30-12:30 pm (up to 2 hours of preparation time during the week)
• Sunday responsibilities: Welcome children and their families into your classroom, greet volunteers and work in coordination with them, help kids feel safe and known, and share the Bible lesson in an engaging way for children
• Holiday responsibilities: All church staff may be asked to support and serve for religious holidays and worship services including Christmas Eve and Easter.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Review the weekly lessons and be prepared to teach each Sunday
• Communicate with the volunteers for that day and assist with any questions
• Serve as the lead for the class by welcoming kids to class, introducing the day’s lesson and theme, presenting the Bible lesson.
• Attend required trainings up to 2 times a year
Education and Desired Skills:
• High school diploma; some college preferred
• Previous experience working with children preferred
• Experience attending church and/or Sunday School preferred
• Ability to teach and present using a microphone and various techniques to gauge children’s interest
• Ability to present the lesson in creative and engaging ways
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Follow curriculum as requested but also bring an element of fun to the week’s lessons that are age appropriate
Physical Demands:
Sitting Standing Walking Seeing Hearing
Speaking Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds Fine Motor Skills Diapering
Other Qualifications: Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.
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