Children�s Ministry Elementary Teacher � Part-Time

Lakewood Church•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Kids Life continues to grow, we are excited to expand our ministry to include mid-week Wednesday services, creating additional opportunities to serve and invest in the next generation. We are seeking passionate, dependable, and Christ-centered individuals who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and caring for elementary-age children in a safe, engaging, and faith-filled environment. This part-time role, serving primarily on Sundays and Wednesdays, is ideal for students, parents, and educators who desire flexible hours, meaningful work, and the opportunity to be part of a ministry that brings hope and biblical truth to children and families each week. Come be part of a team that shapes faith, builds confidence, and points children toward Christ, one service at a time!

Requirements

Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church's 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 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
Actively pursue chances to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude
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
Always model a Christ-like 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 Kids Life 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, Elementary Manager and Coordinator
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
Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church