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General Summary:

Our First Kids First teachers work with Pre-k - 5th grade and our youth leaders work with our middle and high school youth on Sunday mornings, implementing programming. Youth leaders will work with ministry staff to create spiritual, art, and social justice projects that will be accomplished during the program year. Our teachers and youth leaders are expected to participate in any special events.

As staff, our teachers and youth leaders are expected to abide by all applicable policies and procedures as detailed in bylaws and policies and procedures of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, as well as any applicable local, State, or Federal laws. It is necessary for each applicant to complete and pass a background check.

Schedule Notes: This position is required to work Sundays, unless otherwise approved or adjusted by the supervisor. This role will be expected to work up to four hours per week, with potentially more shifts available depending on the ministry needs of the week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· In coordination with their supervisor and ministry staff, our teachers and youth leaders will assist in implementing and developing curriculum;

· Collaborate with music and communication staff for programming on Sundays;

· Lead each week’s programs;

· Coordinate efforts around youth social justice projects in collaboration with the Associate Minister and FCCLA staff, including the recruitment and assignment of volunteers, project promotion and awareness, and funding and stewardship.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job:

· Strong communication skills.

· Creative and flexible.

· Interest in community development and spirituality.

· Progressive understanding of faith.

· Desire to work in a collaborative environment.

· Caring and patient.

Education & Experience:

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Outlook calendar and email functions, and Google Drive is required.

· The ability to navigate internet search engines, social media, and other job-related websites is required.

· Related experience in non-profit work or a religious organization is preferred.

· Enrolled in a local university, college, or community college is preferred.

· Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None required; CPR/First Aid helpful.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; constantly traverse/move about inside and outside of classrooms to access file cabinets, lesson materials, office machinery, etc.; constantly traverse/move about inside and outside of the sanctuary, chapel, and other areas of the church building and grounds to assist with the logistics of the program; frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer; occasionally move and position self to file or store materials in multi-level cabinets; communicate/converse and exchange information with parents, attendees, and staff members; constantly detect or observe computer text as well as text on hardcopy paper; and occasionally move/transport binders, boxes, and lesson materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid outside conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All FCCLA employees and First Kids First youth are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Staff is required to test on a weekly basis, and masks are required for indoor services and events.

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work shifts on Sundays?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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