What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faith Formation Teacher position at THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF DES MOINES, IOWA?
First Unitarian Church of Des Moines is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and reliable Faith Formation Teacher to join our Sunday morning children’s program! If you love working with kids, value inclusive spiritual exploration, and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
The Faith Formation Teacher leads a Sunday morning class for 20 children ages 5–12, helping them explore Unitarian Universalist values through stories, activities, and community-building. This is a highly supported role, with a full-time staff member handling administrative tasks and experienced adult volunteers assisting in the classroom each week.
A Typical Sunday Morning Includes:
· Set up classroom
· Greet families and assist with check-in
· Lead Time for All Ages in the service
· Lead children to classroom
· Lead or support lesson/activities
· Assist with child check-out and family questions
What We’re Looking For:
· Experience teaching or leading children (childcare, education, camps, etc.)
· Commitment to Unitarian Universalist values
· Ability to support children with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, and PTSD
· Friendly, organized, and dependable
Position Details:
· 5 hours per week
· $22/hour
· Background check and references required
· Opportunities for growth for the right candidate
Learn more about us at ucdsm.org. Come help children learn, grow, and experience the joy of community! Send resumes to jobs@ucdsm.org.
Salary : $22