Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer West Side, you’ll help build a great city; bringing personal conversion, community formation, social justice, and cultural renewal to New York City and, through it, the world. We are FOR NYC; creating space for our community, where people’s questions are valued, and where our neighbors are known, loved, and cared for.
Title: Club 56 Elementary Sunday School Teacher FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hours: 3 hours plus 1 hour prep (potential to grow) Rate: $25/hour
Position Summary The Club 56 Elementary Sunday School Teacher works under the Elementary Manager and Children’s Ministry Director to teach our 5th and 6th Grade students on Sunday mornings during both services. Club 56 is a wonderful transition between our Elementary programming and West Side Youth. These students will be asking more in-depth questions about their Faith and making big decisions in this class. Hours from 10:30-1:30pm (this includes prep time and time in between services) as well as 1 hour of prep during the week (all lesson plans provided to you by Elementary Manager - this role does NOT require weekly lesson planning).
Job Description Teaching
Read through lesson plans well in advance and be prepared to teach upon arrival
Teach lessons in ways that are gospel-centered and biblical
Utilizes a variety of classroom management strategies in teaching
Help set and clean up classrooms
Effectively lead volunteers in a classroom setting to create a fun, safe and enriching learning environment.
Connect students with RWS leaders should they choose to pursue membership.
Professional Development
Attend all training sessions per school year, including volunteer trainings and the anti-harassment training. (trainings typically happen on a Sunday, after service)
Lead Morning Meeting (meeting before each service) with volunteers
Greet and build rapport with parents during pick-up time
Communicate with the Elementary Manager to help improve class time and lessons
Feedback from Manager
Adjust teaching based on feedback from the manager and needs of the students.
Qualifications
Alignment and passion for Redeemer’s vision to serve New York City
Gospel-oriented heart to serve God, families, and youth in New York City
Commitment to the theology and traditions of the Reformed faith
Experience in teaching or babysitting elementary/middle school aged children
Ability to maintain calm, caring professionalism during crises or unexpected situations
Compensation: $25.00 - $25.00 per hour
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.