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Lakewood Church

Children’s Ministry Nursery Teacher – Part-Time

Lakewood Church, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Children’s Ministry Nursery Teacher – Part-Time If you feel called to care for the youngest hearts during their earliest moments, this role is for you!

Make a meaningful impact from the very beginning with KidsLife at Lakewood Church. As KidsLife continues to grow, we are excited to expand our ministry to include mid-week Wednesday services, creating more opportunities to support families and nurture infants and toddlers in a loving, safe, and faith-filled environment. We are seeking gentle, attentive, and Christ-centered individuals who are passionate about caring for newborns through two-year-olds and partnering with parents during these foundational years. This part-time role, serving primarily on Sundays and Wednesdays, is ideal for those who desire flexible hours, meaningful service, and the opportunity to help create a secure, prayerful first church experience for our youngest children.

Join a ministry where every cuddle, prayer, and moment of care helps lay the foundation for a lifetime of faith.

Children’s Ministry Nursery Teacher – Part Time KidsLife Non-Exempt Rate: $13 per hour base pay / Sunday Premium rate of $20 per hour

Job Description The Children’s Ministry Nursery Teacher is responsible for ensuring that quality ministry is taking place in the assigned role in the KidsLife Children’s Ministry of Lakewood Church. This position will primarily serve in the Nursery area, with ages Newborns to two years.

This position reports to the Nursery Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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

The primary age focus is Newborns to two years, however, 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

Actively pursue chances to assist with transitions, challenging behaviors, and extra duties with a positive team attitude

Ensure that parents and children, and other KidsLife staff and volunteers have a positive experience with KidsLife

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 KidsLife personnel regarding sensitive and confidential information

Complete all paperwork and classroom clean-up as assigned

Attend all KidsLife 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, Nursery Manager, Coordinator and Team Lead.

Maintain availability to serve during regular ministry days, including Sundays and Wednesdays, and for special events as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned

MINISTERIAL DUTIES As an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community. This will also include:

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, and

Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or GED

Minimum 6 months experience volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience

One year of volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience preferred

The work schedule will typically be 12 to 20 hours per pay period, with the potential for additional hours due to special events as needed. Regular workdays include Sundays and Wednesdays.

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