Children's Ministry Teacher

Portland Rescue Mission•Portland, OR

17d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Rescue Mission is seeking an Children's Ministry Teacher . This gifted servant will have a passion for discipleship, a natural talent for connecting with kids and an energetic spirit that supports trust, growth, and learning for all. Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you serve, support and care for children to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction one family at a time? If so, we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity. The Children's Ministry Teacher will join a team of staff that holistically cares for up to 25 children (birth-age 12) and their mothers through a variety of interactions all contributing towards a whole-family approach to healing and growth. This individual will support the Children's Center by creating a Christ-centered, school-like environment for the children while increasing social, language, and motor skills that may be delayed due to environmental factors. Utilizing trauma-informed classroom princip le s, this role will work with m others , children, volunteers, and community resources to assist children in development of spiritual, educational, and emotional. growth. Emphasis is placed on building self-esteem, strengthening social skills, and experiencing healthy relationships, with a goal of building connection and trust.

Requirements

A passionate relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith
A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Mission’s ministry culture – Highly Relational, Christ-Centered, Joyful Servant
Agreement with Portland Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
College degree in related field or experience equivalent
Knowledge of trauma-informed classroom principles
Prompt and thorough in job performance, self-starter
Demonstrated ability to be a team player
A good understanding of creating and implementing lesson plans for children in their early years
Basic knowledge of developmental benchmarks for children
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive large vans for field trips
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs., sit on and rise up from the floor, and quickly physically engage with children unassisted

Responsibilities

Create a Christ-centered, school-like environment for the children while increasing social, language, and motor skills that may be delayed due to environmental factors
Support mothers living at Shepherd’s Door with their children as they walk through learning new life skills centered around parenting, how to work with schools and other outside agencies , and how to grow and heal as a family unit
Create a healthy atmosphere by teaching a playful, joyful, and Christlike lifestyle for families living at Shepherd’s Doo r
C reate, prepare , and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
Direct and train additional classroom staff, volunteers, and program participants serving in Children's Center vocation
Complete quarterly evaluations of onsite participant children’s age-level developmental benchmarks to identify potential delays or concerns
Collaborate with outside agencies that support children reach ing their benchmarks
Provide observation of child visits on an as-needed basis
Maintain a well-organized, clean, colorful, and joyful classroom and playground environment
Clearly and appropriately share the Gospel with women and children through Bible lessons, worship, and answering question s