Children's Ministry Teacher

Job overview

The Children's Ministry Teacher is an onsite, full-time position at Shepherd's Door in Portland, OR. Pay is $21–$23 per hour. The role supports the Children's Center at Portland Rescue Mission's women and children's facility, serving children from birth through age 12 whose mothers are in the New Life program. The Mission's stated purpose is to serve people experiencing homelessness or addiction through the word of God and the love of Christ. The teacher creates a Christ-centered, trauma-informed learning environment that supports children's social, language, motor, spiritual, educational, and emotional development. The role works with mothers, staff, volunteers, and community resources as part of a whole-family approach to healing and growth.

What you'll do

• Create a Christ-centered, school-like environment
• prepare and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
• support mothers as they develop parenting and family skills
• direct and train classroom staff, volunteers, and program participants
• complete quarterly developmental benchmark evaluations
• collaborate with outside agencies
• observe child visits as needed
• maintain the classroom and playground
• share Bible lessons, worship, and the Gospel with women and children.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

children's ministry teacher

children's center

trauma-informed classroom

lesson planning

child development

christ-centered

shepherd's door

portland or

portland rescue mission

$21–$23/hr

monday–friday

occasional nights and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• three weeks of paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• matching retirement opportunity.

Why this role

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends. Requires a relationship with Jesus Christ, agreement with the organization's Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics, and a related college degree or equivalent experience. A valid driver's license and ability to drive large vans for field trips are required.

About the employer

Portland Rescue Mission is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.