Spanish Kids Life Ministry Teacher

Lakewood Church; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakewood Church seeks a caring Spanish Children’s Ministry Teacher (Niños con Vida) to join our team on a part-time basis in Houston. You will teach, nurture, and guide children from newborn to age 12 in a loving, Christ-centered classroom.

You’ll collaborate with staff and volunteers to deliver curriculum, support families, and maintain safety and spiritual growth in a joyful environment. Fluency in English and Spanish is required; High School Diploma or GED; minimum six months volunteering or

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cooperative and respectful attitude.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more.
• Willingness to make schedule changes as requested.

Responsibilities

• Minister to children through teaching, guiding, comforting, and encouraging them.
• Teach the assigned curriculum with enthusiasm, helping children understand the Bible as the Word of God.
• Engage children at their individual developmental stages.
• Care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children.
• Build positive relationships with children of different ages and needs.
• Maintain flexibility for different ages from newborn through age 12.
• Collaborate with Niños con Vida staff and volunteers.
• Encourage and inspire volunteer commitment and teamwork.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible

Lift 20 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 months volunteering/daycare/teaching

1 year volunteering/daycare/teaching preferred

Job description

Spanish Children�s Ministry Teacher (Part-Time) � Ni�os con Vida

Spanish Kids Life | Non-Exempt

Help Children Discover God�s Love in a Safe, Joyful Classroom

Lakewood Church is seeking caring, dependable, and ministry-minded teachers to serve children in our Spanish Children�s Ministry, Ni�os con Vida.

As a Ministry Teacher, you’ll help create a positive and engaging classroom environment where children can learn, grow, and experience the love of Jesus. You’ll minister to children through teaching, guidance, encouragement, and care while supporting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, works well as part of a team, and has a heart to serve children and their families.

Compensation

• $14 per hour base pay
• $20 per hour Sunday premium rate

What You’ll Do

As part of the Ni�os con Vida team, you’ll help ensure quality ministry takes place in your assigned classroom or role while creating a welcoming experience for children and their families.

• Minister to children through teaching, guiding, comforting, and encouraging them
• Teach the assigned curriculum with enthusiasm, helping children understand the Bible as the Word of God
• Engage children at their individual developmental stages
• Care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children
• Help ensure quality ministry takes place in the assigned classroom or role
• Maintain flexibility to work with children of different ages, from newborn through age 12

• Build positive relationships with children of different ages, personalities, and developmental needs
• Help children transition into and out of classroom environments
• Respond positively and appropriately when challenging behaviors arise
• Help create a positive Ni�os con Vida experience for children, parents, staff, and volunteers
• Maintain professionalism and a Christ-like attitude when handling sensitive or confidential matters involving children, parents, staff, or volunteers

• Work collaboratively with Ni�os con Vida staff, volunteers, coordinators, and ministry leaders
• Actively look for opportunities to assist with classroom transitions, additional responsibilities, and team needs
• Encourage and inspire volunteer commitment in others
• Maintain a cooperative, respectful, and positive team attitude
• Remain gracious, kind, and loving even in high-pressure situations
• Be open to correction and responsive to volunteer and staff leadership

• Arrive in assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to serve
• Complete assigned classroom paperwork and classroom clean-up
• Attend Ni�os con Vida team meetings, staff meetings, and area trainings
• Communicate schedule changes in a timely manner with the appropriate coordinator and ministry leaders
• Maintain flexibility when requested schedule changes are needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• An uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church�s vision, values, and core beliefs
• A growing and committed relationship with Christ and a heart to serve and minister to children and their parents
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• The ability to relate positively to children of all ages, parents, volunteers, staff, and leaders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A cooperative and respectful attitude
• The ability to remain gracious, kind, and loving under pressure
• Openness to correction and responsiveness to volunteer and staff leadership
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in assigned responsibilities
• The ability to lift 20 pounds or more
• Willingness to make requested changes to work schedules

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum six months of volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience
• One year of volunteering, daycare, or teaching experience preferred

Our Mission

As a member of the Lakewood Church team, you play an important role in helping fulfill our mission of bringing hope through Jesus Christ to people around the world.

Employees serving in this position are expected to support the Church�s mission, maintain a lifestyle consistent with our biblical beliefs, participate in the life of the Church, and serve as part of our faith community. Ministerial responsibilities include regular attendance at church services and classes, serving as a Prayer Partner or ministry volunteer, and participating in community outreach opportunities as needed.

If you have a heart for children and want to use your experience to help create a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled environment where children can grow in their relationship with God, we encourage you to apply.