Youth Religious Education Leader
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Jonesboro
Part-Time Position: 4 Hours/Week
About Us:
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Jonesboro (UUFJ) is a welcoming and inclusive spiritual community that nurtures personal growth, social justice, and intergenerational connection. We honor each person’s search for truth and meaning, and we strive to foster spiritual and ethical development in people of all ages.
Position Summary:
The Youth Religious Education (RE) Leader is responsible for leading engaging, age-appropriate Unitarian Universalist religious education programming for children during Sunday services, as well as preparing curriculum and materials during the week. This part-time role includes 1–2 hours of prep time during the week and 2 hours on Sunday mornings (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM). A volunteer or assistant will be present to support during Sunday sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Sunday morning children’s programming from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at UUFJ.
- Prepare curriculum and activities based on Unitarian Universalist values (1–2 hours per week).
- Create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for children of varying ages.
- Collaborate with and supervise a Sunday morning assistant.
- Communicate regularly with the RE Committee and Fellowship leadership.
- Maintain attendance records and support safety protocols.
- Participate in occasional RE team meetings or training (as scheduled in advance).
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children in educational or religious settings.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn about Unitarian Universalist principles and curricula.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Reliability, creativity, and a nurturing presence.
- Ability to plan and lead engaging lessons and activities.
Compensation:
This is a paid, part-time position. Compensation will be based on experience and discussed during the interview process.
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