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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 Niños-Con-Vida staff and volunteers have a positive experience with Niños 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 Niños con Vida personnel regarding sensitive and confidential information
• Complete all paperwork and classroom clean-up as assigned
• Attend all Niños 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.

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