Children�s Ministry Nursery Teacher � PT

Lakewood Church•Houston, TX

3d•$13 - $20

About The Position

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. The Children Ministry Nursery Teacher is responsible for ensuring that quality ministry is taking place in the assigned role in the Kids Life Children 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.

Requirements

Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church 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
HS Diploma or GED
Minimum 6 months experience volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience

Nice To Haves

One year of volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

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
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