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
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Arrive 20 minutes before class begins.
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Keep accurate registration and attendance information.
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Build relationships by greeting children and parents.
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Plans lesson/activities using Bible curriculum as provided.
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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.
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Look for creative ways to challenge children and help them grow in their faith.
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Develop schedule and structure to hour, i.e. Bible story time, application, activity, clean up.
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Plan with team on a regular basis.
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Plan appropriate activities/crafts to reinforce theme for the day.
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Keep room, bulletin boards and storage areas beautiful, clean and organized.
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Remain in class with children and ensure that only parents pick up their children.
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Experienced teachers are to mentor new teachers.
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Send postcards to absentees on a regular basis.
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Attend orientation and teaching enrichments to enhance your skills.
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Assess your teaching practices.
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Requires 1 1/2 hours weekly, plus regular worship.
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Length of commitment varies from 3 months, 6 months to 1 year.
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Arrange substitute teacher as needed.