Children�s Ministry Preschool Teacher � PT

Lakewood Church•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time role for a Children's Ministry Preschool Teacher at Lakewood Church. The primary focus is to nurture preschool-age children (three through five years/Kindergarten) by introducing them to God's love in a safe, joyful, and faith-filled environment. The role involves teaching, comforting, and guiding children, helping them learn, participate, and grow. The teacher will work directly with the Preschool Manager and serve as part of the Kids Life Team, ensuring quality ministry and a positive experience for children, parents, volunteers, and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum six months of volunteer, daycare, or teaching experience
An uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values, and core beliefs
Christ-like character
A passion for serving and ministering to children, families, volunteers, and staff
The ability to relate positively to children of different ages, parents, volunteers, staff, and leaders
Excellent teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills
An understanding of and commitment to following child safety policies and processes
A cooperative and respectful approach to working with others
The ability to remain gracious, kind, and loving under pressure
Openness to correction and responsiveness to ministry leadership
A commitment to excellence in assigned responsibilities
Professional appearance and conduct
The ability to regularly lift up to 20 pounds
The ability to stand and remain mobile for extended periods of time
Support the Church’s mission, maintain a lifestyle consistent with our biblical beliefs, participate in the life of the Church, and serve as part of our faith community.
Regular attendance at church services and classes, serving as a Prayer Partner or ministry volunteer, and participating in community outreach opportunities as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of volunteer, daycare, or teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Minister to children through teaching, guiding, comforting, and encouraging them.
Care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children.
Engage children at their individual developmental stages.
Teach assigned curriculum with enthusiasm.
Help ensure quality ministry takes place in the assigned classroom or role.
Primarily serve children from age three through five years/Kindergarten while remaining flexible to assist with children of other ages or in different ministry roles as needed.
Follow established Child Safety and Emergency protocols in accordance with Lakewood Church policies and applicable requirements.
Help children transition successfully between activities and classroom environments.
Respond appropriately and positively to challenging behaviors.
Model a Christ-like attitude in interactions with children, parents, volunteers, staff, and leaders.
Help ensure children, parents, Kids Life staff, and volunteers have a positive experience.
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and a Christ-like attitude when handling sensitive or confidential information.
Work cooperatively with Kids Life staff, volunteers, coordinators, and ministry leaders.
Look for opportunities to assist with classroom transitions, additional duties, and team needs.
Encourage and inspire volunteer commitment in others.
Maintain a cooperative and respectful attitude.
Remain gracious, kind, and loving even in high-pressure situations.
Be open to correction and responsive to volunteer and staff leadership.
Maintain flexibility when classroom assignment changes are needed.
Arrive in assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to serve.
Maintain a high level of dependability and reliability for assigned work schedules.
Communicate schedule changes promptly with the Preschool Manager, Coordinator, Team Lead, and other appropriate staff.
Complete assigned paperwork and classroom clean-up.
Attend Kids Life team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainings.
Maintain availability for regular ministry days, including Sundays and Wednesdays, and for special events as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.