Children's Ministry

Job Description for Teachers

 

All Children's Ministry staff will complete applications including 1) a background screening and 2) a statement of faith and be growing in a personal relationship with God through regular worship and Bible study. All positions report to their team members and ultimately to the Director of Children's Ministry. Each person is a role mode and shares responsibility for building relationships with kids. Communication is vital to the team.

 

TEACHERS

  • Arrive 20 minutes before class begins.
  • Keep accurate registration and attendance information.
  • Build relationships by greeting children and parents.
  • Plans lesson/activities using Bible curriculum as provided.
  • Realize Bible facts do not make a complete lesson. Application of the Scripture needs to be appropriate to the child's age and is a critical part of our teaching.
  • Look for creative ways to challenge children and help them grow in their faith.
  • Develop schedule and structure to hour, i.e. Bible story time, application, activity, clean up.
  • Plan with team on a regular basis.
  • Plan appropriate activities/crafts to reinforce theme for the day.
  • Keep room, bulletin boards and storage areas beautiful, clean and organized.
  • Remain in class with children and ensure that only parents pick up their children.
  • Experienced teachers are to mentor new teachers.
  • Send postcards to absentees on a regular basis.
  • Attend orientation and teaching enrichments to enhance your skills.
  • Assess your teaching practices.
  • Requires 1 1/2 hours weekly, plus regular worship.
  • Length of commitment varies from 3 months, 6 months to 1 year.
  • Arrange substitute teacher as needed.

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