7 Education jobs

Sep 30, 2018

Preschool Teacher Featured

Our program is looking for a loving, nurturing, team-oriented individual who desires to teach preschool age children. Teacher will be responsible for a classroom of 12 children. Full-time position.Responsibilities include but not limited to: Adherence to State Licensing guidelines and school policies to create Christ-centered environment focusing on a fun, engaging, clean, organized, and safe classroom. Implement curriculum, lead circle time, and prepare projects.Observe children and adjust curriculum to meet their needs. Communicate and interact positively with children, parents, and co-workers.State Requirements: 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent). Must clear fingerprinting, background check, health screening, and TB test. Physical Requirements to perform essential functions of this job: Ability to move from sitting to standing frequently. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, walk up and down stairs. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work indoors and outdoors. All applicants will be required to sign and submit a Statement of Faith.

Walnut Creek Christian Academy 2336 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA Full time

Aug 29, 2018

Children's Ministry Director Featured

We believe that ministry to children is a vital part of fulfilling Jesus’ Great Commission. The staff and volunteers of our Kid Connection ministry work to provide opportunities for kids to learn how to love God, love others, and live wisely. At the same time, we want to do whatever we can to encourage parents in their role as the primary disciplers of their kids. Casting Vision Under the direction of the Executive Pastor of Family Ministry, the Children’s Ministry Director will develop goals and cast vision for a children’s ministry that is energetic, exciting, and – most importantly – helps children experience Jesus. Leader of Leaders The Children’s Ministry Director also leads the Kid Connection staff as they develop volunteers with the ultimate goal of providing vibrant worship and life-changing teaching to the next generation. This person should be able to help the staff grow in their own leadership and understanding of ministry to kids. Partnering with Parents We believe that God made parents to be the primary spiritual influence on their kids. The Children’s Ministry Director will pursue ways to encourage parents to create a faith-building environment in their home. This requires an understanding of the challenges facing our families today, as well as a firm understanding of how to apply biblical truths in everyday life.

First Free Church Carman Road, Ballwin, MO, USA Full time

Aug 28, 2018

Water Safety Instructor Featured

Do you enjoy sharing your love of boating and the skills required for safe operations? Do you have experience in training others? If so, JAARS Maritime Services needs you! Be a part of providing this critical skill and equipment for Bible translators. We need water safety instructors for an ever growing demand for training to enable safe water travel both overseas and here on the JAARS campus in Waxhaw, NC. Brief Description Provide instruction in methods, risk factors, and equipment for safe staff travel. This is a full time (40 hrs.) (3–6 months /per year) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US Responsibilities Establish the level(s) of training needed, through successful people interactions to understand their water and boat skill levels Equip and instruct in which water safety gear to carry Instruct how to perform safe water operations in remote and difficult places Discuss the types of risk encountered, and methods for sound decisions on whether to travel or not, due to weather and other conditions Enable trainees to gain confidence, obtain skills successfully, and make right safety decisions Train both at JAARS and in locations overseas Demonstrate a deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS, and help us live them effectively Education and Experience Experience on various types of water, preferably engaged in swimming, free diving, SCUBA diving or lifesaving Operation of various types of boats, and/or other watersports activities may be considered Obtain or maintain certifications such as first aid, CPR; local, state, or federal boat operation courses Participated in college-level programs related to water/marine study, research, boat operations, or law enforcement, including environmental law desired Knowledge of what is required to equip persons and small boats for safe water travel Alternative to above, may be two years of experience teaching water safety JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners. We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally. JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training. JAARS Core Values Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation

JAARS, Inc. Waxhaw, North Carolina, USA Full time

Jul 12, 2018

Children's Ministry Director Featured

$50,000 - $55,000 yearly

We (Tidal Creek Fellowship) are in the process of seeking a full-time Children’s Pastor to help us accomplish our mission “to SHARE THE LIFE we have discovered in following Jesus.” Learn more at www.tidalcreek.net Read on…if you are passionate, gifted, and experienced in the area of Children’s Ministry. Read on…If you have a God-given calling to lead a ministry that will inspire the hearts of children towards Jesus. Read on…If you are ready to partner with and equip like-minded parents, families, and interested adults to build a team to disciple children to become life-long followers of Jesus Christ. The TCF Creek Kids Ministry is ready to move to the next level! Our desire is to raise up a generation of disciples for Jesus Christ by partnering with families and others in the congregation to create SHARE (Safe, Happy, Active, Relational, Engaging) environments for discipleship. It is our desire to maximize the opportunity we have to disciple children on Sunday mornings, yet to explore other opportunities in the time between Sundays…both inside and outside the walls of our church. We understand that good environments for children are based on equipping both families and children’s ministry workers for this God-given opportunity to disciple children. Our goal is to create environments that are so engaging and life-giving that both children and parents find them irresistible. Creek Kids Mission Statement: Creek Kids exists to partner with families to SHARE Jesus in order to raise up a generation of children who passionately follow Him. Description of Children’s Pastor/Director Role: The Children’s Pastor (or Creek Kids Pastor) is to give leadership and oversight to the spiritual growth and development of children ages birth through 5th grade. This includes curriculum selection, volunteer recruitment, training and development, classroom management, and operational management necessary to guide a ministry that is focused on raising up a generation of children who want to follow Jesus. Children's Pastor/Director Responsibilities Include : Enthusiastically cast and lead an innovative vision for Creek Kids Ministry that supports children, families and volunteers. To include development and promotion of: weekly Sunday children ministry experiences a presence of Creek Kids ministry in the Beaufort community through children and family outreach events (such as our Sports Camp) regular periodic enrichment activities for families. family summer outreach events for grades 1-5 holiday/special event children’s programs for Christmas, Easter etc. child dedication services Regularly evaluate, select and/or develop curriculum for a children’s weekly Christian education program Implement children’s registration, classroom management, and security policies/practices in support of weekend services and special events. Direct the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers as needed to staff children’s ministry classrooms and special events. Use a variety of recruitment techniques, including personal invitation. Lead the creative use and proactive upkeep of children’s ministry facilities and grounds. Assist in the development of an annual budget for children’s ministries and manage spending. Function as a member of the church’s Pastoral Staff Perform other duties as assigned. Education, Experience, and Compensation The leadership of Tidal Creek is ready to add someone to our team who brings a strong background of education and experience to the role as Children’s Pastor/Director. Required experience/education: A strong understanding and successful application of childhood spiritual development. A degree in childhood education or children’s ministry is preferred. 7-10 years experience in Children’s Ministry with 5 years of experience in Children’s Ministry Leadership **Please note, the compensation for this position is definitely commensurate with a strong background in Children’s Ministry. Preferred Skill Sets : -Passionate Vision Caster -Highly Relational / Networker -Strong Recruiter and Communicator -Equipper (Families and Volunteers) -Self-starter -Good Manager -Good at Delegation (Because you can’t do it all) -Self-Aware For consideration for this position, please send your resume to CreekKidsSearch@tidalcreek.net Once your resume has been received, we will be in touch if we are going to take the next steps.

Tidal Creek Fellowship Beaufort, SC, USA Full time

Oct 01, 2018

Children's Ministry Director

Department: Family Ministries Location: The Good Shepherd Ministries, a non-denominational church in Hagerstown, MD Position: Children’s Ministry Director Reports to: Assistant Pastor Kenneth Brown Classification: Part-time (25 hours), with potential for full-time employment in the future Applications: Submit resume, email only please , to asst.pastor@mytgsm.com Position Summary: The Good Shepherd Ministries Children’s Director will provide direction and oversight for the TGSM children’s ministry (infant – 6th grade). TGSM offers nursery and all-ages children’s classes during two services: the first on Sunday mornings (which involves two blocks – Sunday School and Worship service) and the second on Tuesday evening. The Children’s Director will provide leadership, training, support and oversight to all Children’s Ministry staff, both volunteer and paid. Ministry growth is a priority . Working closely with the Assistant Pastor, the Children’s Ministry Director will be responsible for the implementation and development of programming for the spiritual formation of children, as well as equipping parents to fulfill their calling as the primary spiritual leaders of their sons and daughters. Creating a healthy transition for students graduating from children’s to teen ministries is also important. Unity of purpose and communication between these two departments is crucial. (The Children’s Director will be involved to a large degree in planning and developing 7th-12th grade Sunday School.) Qualifications and Responsibilities Personal Qualifications: Committed Christ-follower who feels a call by God into professional ministry Love for children and families and a desire to see children grow in faith and maturity Meets scriptural qualifications for biblical lifestyle and spiritual leadership Endeavors to be a testimony of God’s love and forgiveness. The director’s goals will be to help establish, with God’s leading, a community of worship and evangelism for all. Has read The Good Shepherd Ministries “Statement of Faith” and “Striking the Balance” article and is in agreement (both documents available online) Job Qualifications: Previous experience with children’s ministry is required Experience leading and organizing dozens of ministry volunteers is preferred Experience developing special needs ministry is desirable Being at ease with children with special needs, autism, etc. is required. TGSM is developing a specific ministry in this area and the Children’s Ministry Director will play a key role. Ability to build and lead volunteer teams Responsibilities: Oversee all programming and ministry for children ages birth – 6th grade, including Sunday morning and Tuesday evening services, seasonal events, special activities, etc. Choose and prepare appropriate and effective curriculum for each program and age level Create environments, activities and programming for each age group that will facilitate learning and encourage spiritual growth. Recruit, train, schedule and lead several teams of volunteers Resolve conflict that arises, serving as an intermediary between parents and teachers/volunteers Provide special ministry to children and families, including hospital visits and follow-up Developing and maintaining an outreach strategy for reaching new children and families Plan and oversee special events such as Summer Kids’ Day Camp, Fall Festival, etc. Traits Desired: Living out scriptural principles in speech, action and relationships Commitment to personal and spiritual growth Kind, loving and patient Strong organizational and leadership skills Honest and open to training, feedback and professional development Skilled in directly teaching and working with children Enthusiastic and self-motivated Organized and forward-thinking Adept at gaining the respect of adults (volunteers, parents, etc) Willingness to learn and grow both as a spiritual and practical leader Strong communication skills Mission: The role of the Children’s Ministry Director is to provide leadership, development and direction for the Children’s Ministry staff and volunteer programming teams as it pertains to the vision, mission and strategy of all environments specific to The Good Shepherd Ministries.

The Good Shepherd Ministries Hagerstown, MD, USA Part time

Jul 12, 2018

LeaderTreks Summit Staff

LeaderTreks: LeaderTreks is a student leadership development ministry using trips, innovative training, and curriculum to help students identify and develop their personal leadership skills. LeaderTreks is calling the church to make leadership development a core focus of youth ministry. To develop students as leaders, we put them in the classroom of missions trips, wilderness trips, and leadership training events and have them make decisions and live with the consequences of those decisions. Our mission is to serve youth workers and help raise up the next generation of church and world leaders. Job Title: Summit Staff Member Job Description: Working at LeaderTreks is more than a job; we want to develop you as a ministry leader, someone who is equipped to face both present and future challenges. A dedicated group of people will help you clarify your calling and teach you practical leadership skills so that you are ready to lead others in the adventure of following Jesus. You will apply these skills and gain valuable experience as you lead and facilitate mission and wilderness trips and leadership training events. Program Breakdown: Summit team members will: Participate in the Summit program for two years Go through 16 weeks of intensive leadership training on leadership gifting, transformational teaching, and trip leading Lead 12-15 weeks of mission or wilderness trips for middle and high school students throughout the year Facilitate 4-6 retreat-style Leadership Training Events for youth groups and Christian schools each year Job Responsibilities: Team members must be able to: Build meaningful relationships with students and youth workers that foster discipleship and spiritual development Manage trip logistics, such as the purchase of food, the planning of work projects, or wilderness preparations Facilitate nightly small group discussions, including team evaluation and Bible Study Connect leadership principles to students’ experiences in the wilderness or the mission field Develop and coach college-aged interns assigned to you each summer Location : Our office is located outside of Chicago in Carol Stream, IL. Trips and training events take place across the United States and Latin America.

LeaderTreks Carol Stream, IL, USA Full time

Jul 12, 2018

LeaderTreks Impact Internship

LeaderTreks: LeaderTreks is a student leadership development ministry using trips, innovative training, and curriculum to help students identify and develop their personal leadership skills. LeaderTreks is calling the church to make leadership development a core focus of youth ministry. To develop students as leaders, we put them in the classroom of missions trips, wilderness trips, and leadership training events and have them make decisions and live with the consequences of those decisions. Our mission is to serve youth workers and help raise up the next generation of church and world leaders. Job Title: Impact Team Member Job Description: The Impact team at LeaderTreks is more than an internship; it’s an opportunity to do meaningful work in an environment that will challenge, train, and grow you. We will help you grow in your understanding of yourself, your relationship with Jesus, and your leadership. You will also be an integral part of the LeaderTreks ministry; we’re counting on you to change students’ lives. For ten weeks of the summer Impact team members join full-time LeaderTreks trip leaders in developing middle and high school students as disciples and leaders on both missions and wilderness trips. Job Responsibilities: Impact team members will: participate in a weeklong training trip at the beginning of the summer build meaningful relationships with students foster an environment of challenge use teachable moments to instruct students in applicable leadership principles model for students what it looks like to daily follow Jesus assist their full-time trip leader with trip logistics, such as the purchase or food or work project management commit to daily evaluation and personal goal setting celebrate and debrief with other Impact team members on a weekend houseboat adventure in Lake Cumberland, Kentucky Location : Our office is located outside of Chicago in Carol Stream, IL. Trips and training events take place across the United States and Latin America.

LeaderTreks Carol Stream, IL, USA Intern