Spanish Kids Life Ministry Teacher - Part-Time chez Lakewood Church

Spanish Children's Ministry (Nino's Con Vida) - Classroom Teacher I � Part-Time

Spanish KidsLife

Non-Exempt

Rate: $13 per hour base pay / Sunday Premium rate of $20 per hour

Job Description

The Spanish Children's Ministry�Classroom Teacher I is responsible for ensuring that quality ministry takes place in the assigned classroom or role in Lakewood Church's Spanish Children�s Ministry.

This position reports to the Spanish Kidslife Director.

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
• Actively pursue opportunities to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude
• Ensure that parents and children, and other Ni�os-Con-Vida staff and volunteers have a positive experience with Ni�os con Vida
• Inspire volunteer commitment in others
• Arrive at the assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work
• Maintain flexibility to work with children of all ages (0-12), different personalities, and different roles
• Maintain professionalism and a Christ-like attitude in dealing with parents and other Ni�os con Vida personnel regarding sensitive and confidential information
• Complete all paperwork and classroom clean-up as assigned
• Attend all Ni�os con Vida team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainings
• Communicate schedule changes in a timely manner, and with all involved personnel (including the area coordinator and each ministry leader affected)
• 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 Church�s 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 Church�s vision, values, and core beliefs
• Growing, committed follower of Christ with a heart to serve and minister to children and their parents
• Fluent in both English and Spanish is required
• Ability to relate to children of all ages, parents, volunteers, other staff, and leaders in positive ways
• Ability to lift 20lbs or more
• Willingness to make requested changes to work schedules
• Maintain a cooperative and respectful attitude
• Ability to be 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
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months experience volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience
• One year of volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience preferred

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. The job itself is subject to change.