Children�s Ministry Preschool Teacher � Part-Time

Lakewood Church•Houston, TX

About The Position

Lakewood Church is seeking a patient, loving, and Christ-centered Preschool Teacher for its Kids Life ministry. The role supports the ministry’s expansion to midweek Wednesday services and primarily serves children ages three through five/Kindergarten. The teacher helps introduce children to God’s love through classroom ministry, age-appropriate teaching, encouragement, comfort, and care in a safe, joyful, and faith-filled environment. Working directly with the Preschool Manager, the teacher helps create a welcoming and engaging ministry environment where children can learn, participate, and grow. The position is part-time, with 12 to 20 hours per pay period. The regular schedule is Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; additional hours may be available for special events as needed. Compensation is $14 per hour base pay and a $20 per hour Sunday premium rate. As a Lakewood Church team member, the employee is expected to support the Church’s mission, maintain a lifestyle consistent with its biblical beliefs, participate in the life of the Church, and serve as part of its faith community. Ministerial responsibilities include regular attendance at church services and classes, serving as a Prayer Partner or ministry volunteer, and participating in community outreach opportunities as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least six months of volunteer, daycare, or teaching experience.
Commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values, and core beliefs.
Christ-like character and a passion for serving and ministering to children, families, volunteers, and staff.
Ability to relate positively to children of different ages, parents, volunteers, staff, and leaders.
Excellent teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of and commitment to following child safety policies and processes.
Cooperative and respectful approach to working with others; ability to remain gracious, kind, and loving under pressure.
Openness to correction and responsiveness to ministry leadership.
Commitment to excellence in assigned responsibilities and professional appearance and conduct.
Ability to regularly lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to stand and remain mobile for extended periods of time.
Availability for scheduled Sunday and Wednesday ministry days and special events as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of volunteer, daycare, or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach, guide, comfort, and encourage children, and care for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Engage children at their individual developmental stages and teach assigned curriculum with enthusiasm.
Help ensure quality ministry in the assigned classroom or role, primarily serving children ages three through five/Kindergarten while remaining flexible to assist with other ages or ministry roles as needed.
Follow established Child Safety and Emergency protocols in accordance with Lakewood Church policies and applicable requirements.
Help children transition between activities and classroom environments, and respond appropriately and positively to challenging behaviors.
Model a Christ-like attitude and maintain professionalism and discretion when interacting with children, parents, volunteers, staff, and leaders or handling sensitive information.
Help ensure children, parents, Kids Life staff, and volunteers have a positive experience.
Work cooperatively with Kids Life staff, volunteers, coordinators, and ministry leaders; assist with classroom transitions, additional duties, and team needs.
Encourage volunteer commitment, maintain a cooperative and respectful attitude, remain gracious and kind under pressure, and respond to correction and leadership.
Remain flexible when classroom assignments change.
Arrive on time and prepared, maintain dependable attendance for assigned schedules, and promptly communicate schedule changes to 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 special events as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Support the Church’s mission, participate in the life of the Church and faith community, attend church services and classes regularly, serve as a Prayer Partner or ministry volunteer, and participate in community outreach as needed.