Position: Sunday School Teacher (Preschool/Elementary)
Schedule: 2 Sundays per Month, 9:15 – 10:45 AM
Rate of Pay: $40 per Sunday, minimal advance prep
About Us:
Connections Church is a welcoming and vibrant Christian community dedicated to nurturing the faith and spiritual growth of our children. We are seeking a passionate and reliable individual to join our Sunday School team as a part-time teacher for our preschool and/or elementary-aged children.
Position Overview:
The Sunday School Teacher will be responsible for teaching our children twice a month on Sunday mornings. The role involves presenting lessons, leading crafts, and building meaningful relationships with the children. The teacher will also be responsible for checking in children, creating an engaging, age-appropriate learning environment, and ensuring compliance with our Safe Church policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Check-In Process: Oversee the check-in process, ensuring all children are accounted for and records are maintained.
- Teach and Engage: Lead a structured lesson plan, prepared by our Family Ministries Team, that is both educational and faith-building for children aged 3 – 5 or 1st – 5th grade.
- Crafts and Activities: Facilitate crafts and activities, prepared by our Family Ministries Team, that reinforce the lesson’s theme.
- Relationship Building: Foster positive relationships with the children and their families, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to our Safe Church policy to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in our care.
- Communication and Organization: Maintain clear communication with parents, church staff, and volunteers. Keep the classroom organized and conducive to learning. Return lesson and craft supplies after our church service is over and children are back with their parents.
Qualifications:
- Faith: Must be a committed Christian who shares our church’s values and mission.
- Age Requirement: Must be 21 years or older.
- Education: An undergraduate or associate degree from an accredited institution is preferred, with coursework in education or child development being a plus.
- Experience: Experience working with children in a teaching, mentoring, or caregiving capacity is highly desirable.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with faith-based and age-appropriate curriculum, classroom management, and child development.
- Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to create a nurturing and structured learning environment.
- Classroom Management: Ability to manage a classroom effectively for 4-8 active children.
- Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check.
- Reliability: Punctuality, consistency, and a strong sense of responsibility are essential.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their experience and passion for working with children to Jayne Tien, Director of Operations, at jayne@myconnections.church. Please include “Sunday School Teacher Application” in the subject line.
Connections Church is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all children and staff. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.