Children’s Ministry Preschool Teacher - PT

Children’s Ministry Preschool Teacher (Part-Time) – Kids Life
Kids Life | Non-Exempt

Help Build a Foundation of Faith in the Early Years

If you have a heart for nurturing little ones during their most formative years, this is a role with a profound purpose.

As Kids Life continues to grow, Lakewood Church is expanding our ministry to include midweek Wednesday services, creating more opportunities to pour into children during these early, foundational years.

We are seeking patient, loving, and Christ-centered individuals who enjoy teaching, comforting, and guiding preschool-age children in a safe, joyful, and faith-filled environment.

As a Preschool Teacher, you’ll primarily serve children from age three through five years/Kindergarten, helping introduce them to God’s love through engaging classroom ministry, age-appropriate teaching, encouragement, and care.

Compensation

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

Work 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

What You’ll Do

Working directly with the Preschool Manager, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging ministry environment where preschool-age children can learn, participate, and grow.

Teach & Minister to Children

• Minister to children through teaching, guiding, comforting, and encouraging them
• Care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children
• Engage children at their individual developmental stages
• Teach assigned curriculum with enthusiasm
• Help ensure quality ministry takes place in the assigned classroom or role
• Primarily serve children from age three through five years/Kindergarten while remaining flexible to assist with children of other ages or in different ministry roles as needed

Create a Safe & Positive Classroom Experience

• 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
• Help 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

Serve as Part of the Kids Life Team

• Work cooperatively with Kids Life staff, volunteers, coordinators, and ministry leaders
• Look for opportunities to assist with classroom transitions, additional duties, and team needs
• Encourage and inspire volunteer commitment in others
• Maintain a cooperative and respectful attitude
• Remain gracious, kind, and loving even in high-pressure situations
• Be open to correction and responsive to volunteer and staff leadership
• Maintain flexibility when classroom assignment changes are needed

Be Prepared & Dependable

• 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 Preschool Manager, Coordinator, Team Lead, 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

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• 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

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum six months of volunteer, daycare, or teaching experience
• One year of volunteer, 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 preschool-age children and want to help create a safe, joyful, and faith-filled environment where children can begin building a strong foundation of faith, we encourage you to apply.