First Parish in Lincoln is an open and welcoming church affiliated with the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) with a vibrant and growing young family population. Our RE program seeks to ground our children in the faith traditions of both the UCC and UUA and in our commitment to welcoming diverse beliefs, respecting the dignity of all individuals, and cherishing the living earth. We are seeking three teachers for our Religious Exploration (RE) program which meets Sunday mornings during the church year (approx. September through mid-June). See below for details on each or visit our website<https://www.fplincoln.org/posts/jobs/>. First Parish Lincoln provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
1. Religious Exploration Teacher PreK/ K (4-6 years old) The Teacher will be responsible for working with the Director of Religious Education to prepare classes, greeting children when they arrive, delivering the lesson as planned and to be a fun, caring and watchful presence throughout. The curriculum for this age group involves an initial sharing/centering circle, reading a Bible or other religious story, and engaging in a planned activity or playing on the playground. The successful candidate will have experience working with children aged 4-6 and must be caring, patient, and understanding while being able to problem-solve as challenges arise. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults are necessary. Teaching experience a plus. No specific religious affiliation required but must be open to the goals of religious exploration reflected by the mission of First Parish in Lincoln. Scope 2025- 2026: Teachers are expected to be at church on Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 12 noon This includes some preparation and cleanup time as children arrive before 10 and are picked up at 11:30. Our schedule anticipates approximately 11 Sundays beginning Sept 7 through December and 8-12 Sundays January to mid-June. With the addition of two required meetings for planning to be scheduled for late June or late August (TBD), the position includes approximately 76 hours (24 Sundays) for the year. The rate for this position is $20-30 per hour, depending on experience, and reports directly to the Director of Religious Exploration. Please submit a resume and 2 references to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Must pass a Massachusetts CORI check. 1. Religious Exploration Teacher Grade 1-2 (6-8 years old) The teacher will be responsible for working with the Director of Religious Education to prepare classes, greeting children when they arrive, delivering the lesson as planned and to be a fun, caring and watchful presence throughout. The teacher will utilize an established curriculum that begins to deepen engagement with principles of our UU and UCC heritage and values through readings, creative projects, and nature-based activities. The successful candidate will have experience working with children, ideally with this age group, and must be caring, patient, and understanding while being able to problem-solve as challenges arise. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults are necessary. Classroom, outdoor teaching experience, and creative skills a plus. No specific religious affiliation is required but must be curious and open to the religious exploration goals as reflected by the mission of First Parish in Lincoln. Scope 2025- 2026: Teachers are expected to be at church on Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 12 noon This includes some preparation and cleanup time as children arrive before 10 and are picked up at 11:30. Our schedule anticipates approximately 8 Sundays beginning Sept 7 through November and 8-12 Sundays January to mid-June (with the possibility of December off). With the addition of two required meetings for planning to be scheduled for late June or late August (TBD), the position includes approximately 64 hours (20 Sundays) for the year. The rate for this position is $20-30 per hour, depending on experience, and reports directly to the Director of Religious Exploration. Please submit a resume and 2 references to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Must be able to pass a Massachusetts CORI check. 1. Religious Exploration Teacher Grade 3-5 (8-11 years old) The teacher will be responsible for working with the Director of Religious Education to prepare classes, greeting children when they arrive, delivering the lesson as planned and to be a fun, caring and watchful presence throughout. The teacher will utilize an established curriculum for this age group that explores UU values of human dignity and social and environmental justice in the fall. In the spring, the group will explore lessons from sacred stories of many faiths, as well as Jesus’ teachings and the relationship to those and current life. The successful candidate will have experience working with children, ideally with this age range, and must be caring, patient, and understanding while being able to problem-solve as challenges arise. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults are necessary. Creative classroom, outdoor teaching experience, or creative skills a plus. No specific religious affiliation required but must be curious about and open to the goals of religious exploration reflected by the mission of First Parish in Lincoln. Scope 2025- 2026: Teachers are expected to be at church on Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 12 noon This includes some preparation and cleanup time as children arrive before 10 and are picked up at 11:30. Our schedule anticipates approximately 8 Sundays in the fall – Sept 7- Nov 30 and 8 Sundays January to mid-June. With the addition of two required planning meetings to be scheduled for late June or August (TBD, the position includes approximately 64 hours (20 Sundays) for the year. The rate for this position is $20-30 per hour, depending on experience, and reports directly to the Director of Religious Exploration. Please submit a resume and 2 references to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Must be able to pass a Massachusetts CORI check.
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