Teaching Artist / Child Care Provider chez Marble Collegiate Church

Please submit a cover letter along with the resume.

General Summary

The Teaching Artists/Child Care Providers include Lead and Assistant Teaching Artists who provide teaching, care, and support to the children of Marble Church’s congregation and staff.  The Teaching Artists/Child Care Providers report to the Director of CYF.

The vision for Marble Collegiate Church includes an aligned focus for all ministry areas and Program Groups on the following strategic directions:  Growing with 20s and 30s, and Families - Growing in Mission and Justice - Growing Deeper Relationships – Growing in Our Neighborhoods – Growing Financial Sustainability.  Each staff member at Marble is tasked with working to align their ministry areas with these strategic directions and build out a growth and outreach plan that prioritizes these areas.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Based on age group, Teaching Artists/Child Care Providers are asked to:

1. Infants:  Feed, change diapers, soothe when child is upset, fully interact
2. Toddlers:  Change diapers/help with toileting needs; fix small snacks; help children through separation anxiety; support children’s participation in arts activities; fully engage through conversation, play, structured activities
3. Children in Sunday School:   Teach and support children’s participation in structured lessons and activities, manage the class for brief periods, clean-up the classroom after class ends
4. Check-in all children with a strict eye on special needs and allergies 
5. Assist with children and families when engaged in worship activities and performances (ex: anthems and speaking on the chancel, special events, ushering, etc.)
6. All age groups require warm and professional interactions with our children, parents, and staff
7. Lead Teaching Artist: Plan and teach Sunday school lessons
8. Manage the class, including any behavior challenges
9. Support children during choir rehearsal
10. Promptly communicate concerns about children and families to Director of CYF
11. Provide mentorship and training to congregational volunteers when needed

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Our ideal candidate must:

1. Love children of all ages
2. Have a positive attitude
3. Be energetic, flexible, a team player and work well independently
4. Clearly and warmly communicate with children, parents and staff
5. Have experience working with children of all ages
6. Work Sundays.  Regular shifts are 9:30am to 12:30pm with the possibility for growth

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Part Time, Non-Exempt, October 2025

Schedule:  Sundays and shifting weekday hours based on the needs of the ministry and requests of senior ministry leadership.

Marble Collegiate Church is located on Fifth Avenue and 29th Street in New York City.  An open and affirming community, Marble’s history dates back to 1628 and has grown and progressed with New York City to develop a worldwide reputation.  

Vision:  We envision a world where we all become the individuals God created us to be.

Mission: Marble Collegiate Church is a diverse, inclusive community of God’s people led by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.  We inspire everyone to become positive thinkers who make a difference in the world.