Summary

Parkwoods United Church is seeking a Children's Ministry Program Specialist to provide quality Christian education, based on a curriculum, for children from ages 4 to 13 years from diverse backgrounds.

Description

Job Description: Children’s Ministry Program Specialist

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 4 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

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children from ages 4 to 13
  • Liberal, Christian background necessary
  • 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)

Location: 85 Parkwoods Village Drive Toronto, Ontario M3A 2X9
Hours: 4 hours per week: 2 hours on Sundays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm + 2 hours preparation time during the week
Rate of pay: $20 per hour + 4% vacation pay 
Contract: Part-time contract effective immediately to Sunday June 30, 2024
Initial training provided

Parkwoods United Church welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Parkwoods United Church is an equal opportunity employer. 

Parkwoods United Church thanks all individuals for their applications, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.