First Parish of Westwood – Growing Faith, Sharing Love, Grounding Lives
The congregation of First Parish of Westwood seeks to learn, live, and love in covenant with one another and with the United Church of Christ. First Parish of Westwood, an open and affirming church, affirms the dignity and worth of every person regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental ability, family structure, education level, economic circumstance and faith or religious tradition. We open our hearts in love and extend our hands in welcoming and including all who seek participation in the sacraments and rites of the Christian faith, leadership, fellowship, and mission work of our congregation.
Sunday School Teacher
First Parish Church of Westwood, MA is seeking a paid Sunday school lead teacher for kindergarten to grade 5 youth for the 2025-2026 program year.
The position entails preparing and leading the weekly Sunday lessons during the program year. Parent volunteers will be responsible for curriculum development and sequencing, as well as serving as assistants during class (as needed for the 2-people minimum Church safety guidelines).
The position lasts throughout the program year, September to mid-June. The lead teacher will teach each Sunday with the exception of various holiday-type weekends. Sunday school takes place during the 10:00-11:30 service time, for 30-45 minutes, depending on the service. Preparing and leading is anticipated to be about 2 hours each week. The hourly rate is $37.50 an hour, around $2400 for the program year.
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Qualifications
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to connect with young children
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Experience delivering lessons (for eg: in elementary school settings)
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Classroom management skills
Interested? Please email jobs@firstparishwestwood.org with questions.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact details for three references (we will contact your references only with your permission) to this email.