Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer East 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.

POSITION: Children's Ministry Preschool Staff
DEPARTMENT: Children's Ministry
DATE: August 26, 2025
HOURS WORKED:Sundays mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (these hours are subject to change as our congregation grows). **Note: Sunday hours will change to be: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm in 2 months time **
SALARY: $21- $21/hr
FLSA:non-exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Children's Ministry Preschool Staff will provide a safe, fun, gospel-centered environment for children ages 3 - 4 years old on Sunday mornings during our worship service.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work on Sundays mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (these hours are subject to change as our congregation grows).
Attend mandatory training sessions each year to review policies & procedures. This is to help build community so that as a staff we can continue to serve Redeemer East Side Kids safely and effectively.
Required to teach using provided lesson guides given by Early Education Coordinator.
Must be willing to read & sing with children in the classroom.
Physical activity is required. This includes playing with children on the floor/indoor playground & escorting kids to the restroom.
Give at least 2 weeks notice prior to being absent. If ill, please notify the Senior Early Education Coordinator as soon as possible.
Permitted 4 unpaid vacation days for the ministry year.
Work on Easter plus at least one Sunday during the winter holidays (around Christmas/New Year's).
Work on Lessons and Carols Sunday (typically the third Sunday in December).
A commitment to serve 1 year from start date.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Heart for God, families and children.
Must have at least 1 year of experience with leading children in a classroom setting or experience with working with multiple children.
Must be able to lead and take charge of the classroom; remain level-headed when the classroom environment is stressful with children who are upset.
Must be able to talk with parents and lead volunteers in the classroom.
Must be a team player and have character qualities such as integrity, wisdom and good judgment.
Warm and engaging personality that is welcoming to parents and children, especially those children who may have difficulty separating from their parents.
Must pass Redeemer background check.

Whether you are seeking to pursue your purpose, spend more time with your family, invest time in your education, or enjoy your hobbies, a part-time job with Redeemer allows you time to explore all of that, and more, while earning a competitive wage and being part of an organization that is building a great city!

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.

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