Children's Minister - EC Part Time

Sohmission; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Star of Hope is seeking a Part-Time Children’s Minister for the EC program in Houston, TX. The role focuses on nurturing, safety, and spiritual growth for infants to pre-schoolers, following a Biblical curriculum.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or 2 years of college, passing a background check, and strong communication. Flexible hours including some evenings and weekends are available to support the ministry and childcare services.

Qualifications

• Education, Skills & Experience: Associate’s degree or 2-years of college credits from an accredited college or university with one-year experience working in a licensed childcare center, preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass a criminal background check and finger printing.
• Knowledge and basic ability in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the care, safety, nurturing, and cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of children in the childcare center according to required standards.
• Teach biblical and educational curriculum daily, supporting each child's learning with hands-on activities.
• Implement weekly lesson plans and age-appropriate program components.
• Conduct individual assessment of social and emotional skills.
• Attend to daily child needs including diapering, feeding, and hygiene; support families as needed.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain a clean, organized learning environment.
• Participate in ministry and prayer activities as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Classroom management

Education

Associate’s degree / 2-year college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Children's Minister - EC Part Time

Part Time Professional Texas, Houston, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Job Summary: Provide for the care, safety, nurturing, and cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of the children attending the Childcare Center for (Infant to pre-school age). Implement Biblical, educational, and recreational curriculum and activities, customizing according to age and developmental levels of children.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide for the care, safety, nurturing, and cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of the children attending the Childcare Center for (Infant to pre-school age) by adhering to the minimum standards for childcare as required by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services-Childcare Regulation Division.


• Effectively teach the biblical and educational curriculum daily to the children attending the early childhood program, supporting each child’s learning with hands on activities and application of the curriculum to meet the different learning styles and developmental needs of individual children.


• Implement the weekly lesson plans and program components to be age and developmentally appropriate for the classroom.


• Conduct individual assessment of social and emotional skills and provide for the cognitive and physical stimulation of the children, adjusting for age level and developmental stages.


• Provide for the children’s daily needs, including frequent diaper changing or toileting, appropriate feeding, and hygiene.


• Provide support and encouragement both in the classroom and outside of the classroom for all children and their families.


• Be able to respond calmly to a child’s emotional needs and/or redirect challenging behavior from a biblical perspective. Provide one‑on‑one guidance and redirection to children presenting challenging behaviors.


• Complete all required paperwork, including children’s daily logs, children’s roster, diaper changes, and meal counts.


• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized learning environment for the children in the classroom.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in Ministry and prayer activities, as appropriate.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Skills & Experience: Associate’s degree or 2-years of college credits from an accredited college or university with one-year experience working in a licensed childcare center, preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must pass a criminal background check and finger printing. Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and current liability insurance. Knowledge and basic ability in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel) required.

Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral, conflict resolution skills, and classroom management skills. Must maintain a positive attitude and be able to create a good impression commanding attention, respect and confidence from children and parents. Strong planning and organizational skills. Possess a genuine interest and concern for the welfare of young children. Proven problem‑solving ability and able to work in a team. Must complete a minimum of 24 hours of staff development per year as required by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Be able to work respectfully, professionally and in a Christ‑like manner with everyone, able to maintain required client/staff boundaries and possess a willingness to serve the Lord in a ministry that deals with homeless men, women, and children.

Equipment Used: General Office Supplies (Calculator, Telephone, Stapler, etc.), Computer Equipment (Monitor, Keyboard, etc.), and Copier/Fax/Printer, Cleaning Supplies, and Arts and crafts supplies. Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Work Environment: Work schedule may vary and be subject to change to meet the business needs of the mission, including evenings, weekends, and holiday schedules. Classroom environment with outdoor playground time as weather permits. Infrequent or occasional travel between facilities and infrequent or occasional travel within the city. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as needed for completion of tasks. Exposure to infectious diseases, poor hygiene, drug usage, verbal and physical abuse and other emergency situations relative to the homeless population is normal. Business casual dress in accordance with the Star of Hope dress code.

Relations with Others: Constant contact with clients. Frequent contact with immediate peers. Occasional contact with peers in other departments, immediate Manager, Managers in other departments, volunteers, and other agencies. Constant face to face discussion with individuals. Frequent use of electronic mail. Occasional telephone conversations and written letters and memos.

Physical Requirements: Medium work with lifting of up to 50 pounds. Constant standing, talking, hearing, close vision at 20 inches, distance vision at 20 feet or more, field of vision and depth perception. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, use of fingers, repetitive motions, handling, and colour vision. Occasional climbing, balancing, crawling, sitting, pushing, pulling, feeling, lifting, tasting/smelling, driving, and night vision.

Other: Able to support through word and action the Star of Hope Christ-centered Mission Statement, Faith Statement, Core Principles: Pursue Christ-centered Transformation, Restore Humanity & Dignity to our Residents, Embrace Change, Show Love and Respect, and Strive for Excellence.

Date Job Description Became Effective: 2/18/2026

Star of Hope is a Christ-centered, community funded, non‑profit religious organization.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of an employee assigned to this job. I have read and agree to the duties outlined above and understand that in order to adjust to changes in business, it may be necessary to modify the job, add to or remove certain duties and responsibilities, or be reassigned to an alternate position. This statement does not alter the “at will” status of employment at Star of Hope.

Job Summary: Provide for the care, safety, nurturing, and cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of the children attending the Childcare Center for (Infant to pre‑school age). Implement Biblical, educational, and recreational curriculum and activities, customizing according to age and developmental levels of children.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide for the care, safety, nurturing, and cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of the children attending the Childcare Center for (Infant to pre‑school age) by adhering to the minimum standards for childcare as required by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services-Childcare Regulation Division.


• Effectively teach the biblical and educational curriculum daily to the children attending the early childhood program, supporting each child’s learning with hands on activities and application of the curriculum to meet the different learning styles and developmental needs of individual children.


• Implement the weekly lesson plans and program components to be age and developmentally appropriate for the classroom.


• Conduct individual assessment of social and emotional skills and provide for the cognitive and physical stimulation of the children, adjusting for age level and developmental stages.


• Provide for the children’s daily needs, including frequent diaper changing or toileting, appropriate feeding, and hygiene.


• Provide support and encouragement both in the classroom and outside of the classroom for all children and their families.


• Be able to respond calmly to a child’s emotional needs and/or redirect challenging behavior from a biblical perspective. Provide one‑on‑one guidance and redirection to children presenting challenging behaviours.


• Complete all required paperwork, including children’s daily logs, children’s roster, diaper changes, and meal counts.


• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized learning environment for the children in the classroom.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in Ministry and prayer activities, as appropriate.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Skills & Experience: Associate’s degree or 2-years of college credits from an accredited college or university with one-year experience working in a licensed childcare center, preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must pass a criminal background check and finger printing. Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and current liability insurance. Knowledge and basic ability in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel) required.

Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral, conflict resolution skills, and classroom management skills. Must maintain a positive attitude and be able to create a good impression commanding attention, respect and confidence from children and parents. Strong planning and organizational skills. Possess a genuine interest and concern for the welfare of young children. Proven problem‑solving ability and able to work in a team. Must complete a minimum of 24 hours of staff development per year as required by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Be able to work respectfully, professionally and in a Christ‑like manner with everyone, able to maintain required client/staff boundaries and possess a willingness to serve the Lord in a ministry that deals with homeless men, women, and children.

Equipment Used: General Office Supplies (Calculator, Telephone, Stapler, etc.), Computer Equipment (Monitor, Keyboard, etc.), and Copier/Fax/Printer, Cleaning Supplies, and Arts and crafts supplies. Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Work Environment: Work schedule may vary and be subject to change to meet the business needs of the mission, including evenings, weekends, and holiday schedules. Classroom environment with outdoor playground time as weather permits. Infrequent or occasional travel between facilities and infrequent or occasional travel within the city. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as needed for completion of tasks. Exposure to infectious diseases, poor hygiene, drug usage, verbal and physical abuse and other emergency situations relative to the homeless population is normal. Business casual dress in accordance with the Star of Hope dress code.

Relations with Others: Constant contact with clients. Frequent contact with immediate peers. Occasional contact with peers in other departments, immediate Manager, Managers in other departments, volunteers, and other agencies. Constant face to face discussion with individuals. Frequent use of electronic mail. Occasional telephone conversations and written letters and memos.

Physical Requirements: Medium work with lifting of up to 50 pounds. Constant standing, talking, hearing, close vision at 20 inches, distance vision at 20 feet or more, field of vision and depth perception. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, use of fingers, repetitive motions, handling, and colour vision. Occasional climbing, balancing, crawling, sitting, pushing, pulling, feeling, lifting, tasting/smelling, driving, and night vision.

Other: Able to support through word and action the Star of Hope Christ-centered Mission Statement, Faith Statement, Core Principles: Pursue Christ-centered Transformation, Restore Humanity & Dignity to our Residents, Embrace Change, Show Love and Respect, and Strive for Excellence.

Date Job Description Became Effective: 2/18/2026

Star of Hope is a Christ-centered, community funded, non‑profit religious organization.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of an employee assigned to this job. I have read and agree to the duties outlined above and understand that in order to adjust to changes in business, it may be necessary to modify the job, add to or remove certain duties and responsibilities, or be reassigned to an alternate position. This statement does not alter the “at will” status of employment at Star of Hope.

Position 1: 5 Hours/Day - 25 Hours/Week - Monday-Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm and Position 2: 5 Hours/Day - 25 Hours/Week - Monday-Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm