What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Lead Teacher - Mockingbird Campus position at HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST CHURCH?
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Preschool Lead Teacher is a team player who actively supports the ministry vision of developing families who follow Jesus together. This role has been designed to give our Preschool students a consistent teaching presence in the classroom on Sunday mornings, while providing the right tone and engaging environment for learning about Jesus Christ. The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for building relationships with kids and guiding their faith journey.
Reports To: Nursery and Serving Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Campus: Mockingbird
Working Hours: Part-time position that will work up to 6 hours a week. Possibility of working additional hours (optional), throughout the week.
Anticipated Schedule: Sundays 8:30-12:30 pm (up to 2 hours of preparation time during the week)
- Sunday responsibilities: Welcome children and their families into your classroom, greet volunteers and work in coordination with them, help kids feel safe and known, and share the Bible lesson in an engaging way for children
- Holiday responsibilities: All church staff may be asked to support and serve for religious holidays and worship services including Christmas Eve and Easter.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- attend required trainings up to 2 times a year
- Review the weekly lessons and be prepared to teach each Sunday
- Teach a preschool age-level during each of the two Sunday morning classes
- Collaborate and communicate with the volunteers for that day and assist with any questions
- Serve as the lead for the class by welcoming kids to class, introducing the day’s lesson and theme, and presenting the Bible lesson and developmentally appropriate life application.
Education and Desired Skills:
- High school diploma; some college preferred
- Previous experience working with children preferred
- Experience attending church and/or Sunday School preferred
- Ability to teach and use various techniques to gauge children’s interest
Follow curriculum as requested but also bring an element of fun to the week’s lessons that are age appropriate
Physical Demands:
☒ Sitting ☒ Standing ☒ Walking ☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing
☒ Speaking ☒ Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds ☒ Fine Motor Skills ☒ Diapering
Other Qualifications: Must be a committed Christian comfortable working in a United Methodist church environment. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.
