Childrens Ministry Nursery Teacher Part-Time

If you feel called to care for the youngest hearts during their earliest moments, this role is for you! Make a meaningful impact from the very beginning with Kids Life at Lakewood Church. As Kids Life continues to grow, we are excited to expand our ministry to include mid-week Wednesday services, creating more opportunities to support families and nurture infants and toddlers in a loving, safe, and faith-filled environment. We are seeking gentle, attentive, and Christ-centered individuals who are passionate about caring for newborns through two-year-olds and partnering with parents during these foundational years. This part-time role, serving primarily on Sundays and Wednesdays, is ideal for those who desire flexible hours, meaningful service, and the opportunity to help create a secure, prayerful first church experience for our youngest children. Join a ministry where every cuddle, prayer, and moment of care helps lay the foundation for a lifetime of faith. Childrens Ministry Nursery Teacher Part Time Kids Life Non-Exempt Rate: $14 per hour base pay / Sunday Premium rate of $20 per hour Job Description The Childrens Ministry Nursery Teacher is responsible for ensuring that quality ministry is taking place in the assigned role in the Kids Life Childrens Ministry of Lakewood Church. This position will primarily serve in the Nursery area, with ages Newborns to two years. This position reports to the Nursery Manager. 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 The primary age focus is Newborns to two years, however, 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 Actively pursue chances to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team 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 KidsLife team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainings Maintain a high level of dependability and reliability to working the assigned work schedules Communicate schedule changes in a timely manner, and with all involved staff, Nursery Manager, Coordinator and Team Lead. 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

As an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Churchs beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community. This will also include: Regular attendance at Church services and classes Be a happy giver and a generous member regarding tithes and offerings Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church

QUALIFICATIONS:

Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Churchs 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or GED Minimum 6 months experience volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience One year of volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience preferred The work schedule will typically be 12 to 20 hours per pay period, with the potential for additional hours due to special events as needed. Regular workdays include Sundays and Wednesdays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Christian Leadership Alliance