Overview
Parkwoods United Church is a welcoming faith community that has been serving the Don Mills area since 1960. We are seeking a Children's Ministry Program Specialist to provide quality Christian education, based on a curriculum, for children from ages 5 to 13 years old, from diverse backgrounds. http://www.parkwoodsunitedchurch.ca/

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a weekly Christian education lesson based on the provided curriculum in a multiage setting.
• Collect all necessary resources for weekly lessons, remaining under proposed Christian Education budget.
• Provide a welcoming, safe and comfortable learning environment for the children.
• Ensure the education space is tidied and cleaned following each week's lesson.
• Communicate effectively with parents about children's activities and experiences.
• Teach every Sunday morning.

Qualifications

• Liberal, Christian background is necessary.
• Experience working with children from ages 5 to 13.
• Sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral) in English.
• Motivated, creative, flexible and cooperative team member.
• Education in Early Childhood Education, an asset.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate, an asset.
• A clear, mandatory Vulnerable Sector Screening - Police Reference Check prior to starting (paid for by the church upon hiring).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Christian background?

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-08
Expected start date: 2025-09-02