Employment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support mission statement, guiding principles and school philosophy. Assist the classroom teacher in assigned tasks. Must be a committed Christian comfortable sharing their faith with children and families.

RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP:

• Arrive in time to have classroom ready and be prepared for students prior to devotion time each day
• Be involved in learning appropriate classroom practices through “modeling”, continuing education and an awareness of minimum standards
• Assist with children in the classroom, in a large group, small groups or with individual students
• Cooperate with others who share the classroom, including school staff and Sunday School teachers
• Inform an administrator in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints or other problems which should be handled by administration in the best interest of the school
• Perform other duties as requested

STRATEGIC/OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP:

• Assist the classroom teacher following daily plans, working with children, preparing materials, cleaning the room, supervising on the playground, and in keeping with school philosophy
• Assist in caring for rooms, equipment, and shared space
• Meet licensing, accreditation and school requirements for in-service training and professional growth in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Three years of experience working with children is preferred
• Assistants must be committed Christians comfortable sharing their faith with children and families
• Must meet licensing requirements, which includes fingerprinting and an extensive background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, and crawling.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

• Reports to: Age Level Classroom Advisor
• Position Type: Part-time
• Schedule: To be determined based on classroom schedule. Preschool operates Monday – Thursday.
• Compensation: $13.00 per hour
• Benefits: Not benefit eligible

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of The Children of The Woodlands / The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish a contract for employment.

APPLICATION:

Submit cover letter and resume to (employment@twmc.org).

Essential Functions:
Support mission statement, guiding principles and school philosophy. Provide the best possible learning environment for children assigned to the class, and to work for the best interests of the school. Create and maintain a classroom setting that meets accreditation expectations and/or minimum standards. Must be a committed Christian comfortable sharing their faith with children and families. 

RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Support mission statement, guiding principles and school philosophy
• Provide the best possible learning environment for children assigned to the class, and to work for the best interests of the school
• Create and maintain a classroom setting that meets accreditation expectations and/or minimum standards
• Email weekly newsletters to parents
• Schedule parent conferences twice a year, and be available for additional conferences as needed or requested
• Cooperate with Sunday morning teachers and others who share the room
• Cooperate with the Director of Preschool and other staff in those activities involving the whole program
• Inform an administrator in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints, or other problems which should be handled by administration in the best interest of the school

STRATEGIC/OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Make daily plans in keeping with the philosophy of the program and the needs of children assigned
• Email lesson plans to age level supervisor and Director of Preschool Curriculum a minimum of one week in advance
• Work directly with children to meet individual needs
• Care for rooms and equipment; report items needing repair or replacement and submit requests for additional equipment
• Attend staff meetings
• Keep individual records for each child as specified
• Arrive in time to have classroom ready and be prepared for students prior to devotion time each day
• Plan with and clarify expectations for the classroom assistant and any support staff or volunteer who may be assigned to the class
• Meet licensing, accreditation and school requirements for in-service training and professional growth in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education or a related area
• Early Childhood teaching certification is highly preferred
• Three years of experience working with children is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team, as well as work independently
• Must be a committed Christian comfortable sharing their faith with children and families
• Must meet licensing requirements, which includes fingerprinting and an extensive background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, and crawling.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• Reports to: Age Level Classroom Advisor
• Position Type: Part time
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 2:15pm. Additional hours for special events required
• Compensation: $18.00 per hour
• Benefits: Not benefit eligible

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to  employment@twmc.org.


This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of Children of The Woodlands / The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish a contract for employment.

The Woodlands Methodist Church Creative Services Department is seeking an energetic and experienced Design Supervisor to advance the message of Jesus Christ in fresh and compelling ways. Candidate must be able to design and communicate with remarkable visual style across all print and digital graphics, large scale LED and projection environments, and large scale, three-dimensional spaces.

We are seeking someone who embraces emerging culture, technology and design with passion and excitement.

Candidate must be highly organized, an experienced manager of people, and a champion for excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage and maintain consistency of the church brand across all media formats using a prescribed style guide. This includes:

RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Collaborate with ministry leaders and creative team members to brainstorm, develop ideas, and create a wide variety of branded promotional materials for advertising campaigns, church programs and special events.

STRATEGIC/OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Establish and enforce exceptional design and production standards across all projects
• Design master theme graphics including logos and accompanying visual elements for printed materials, screen graphics and museum-style installations
• Design promotional materials for various church ministries including t-shirts, flyers, banners, slides, posters, brochures, etc.
• Help manage, and guide creative staff through various projects
• Collaborate with Traffic Manager to assess client requests and assign new creative projects to team members
• Collaborate with web programmer to develop and implement website designs and content
• Collaborate with Design Director to ensure consistency and continuity of worship – related communication and promotions
• Communicate with ministry clients for approvals, edits and change requests
• Review and approve designs
• Manage and approve production projects
• Organize and maintain electronic files and naming configurations
• Manage various third-party vendors
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Related college degree
• Three to five years’ experience in a creative, professional environment required
• Previous art direction experience required
• Proven mastery of illustration, still photo editing, color theory, page layout design and typography required
• Print production and pre-press experience required
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proven ability to find creative solutions and successfully interact with a wide variety of people and personalities required
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) is required
• Macintosh platform required
• Photography skills preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, and crawling

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• Reports to: Design Director
• Position Type: Full-time
• Schedule: 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday – Friday. Some flexible or extended hours will be required during Christmas, Easter, and other special events on campus
• Compensation: Competitive salary
• Benefits: Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, 403b

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of Children of The Woodlands / The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish a contract for employment.

Submit resume, salary requirements and fresh design samples to employment@twmc.org.

This position is a full-time, non-exempt position.

This position will monitor the campus for building maintenance items, safety issues, prohibited or concerning behavior of persons throughout the campus, respond to emergency situations to minimize risk and / or loss to buildings, property or persons.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist facilities maintenance technicians with assigned campus maintenance needs.
• Daily unlocking and locking of facility (verify campus is secure before leaving at night)
• Respond to onsite emergencies and provide assistance including first aid and calling for backup as needed. (ie 911)
• Gather information and witness statements and write incident reports following campus events.
• Inspect Company vehicles for safety and cleanliness and clean as needed.
• Check out vehicles to approved drivers and perform pre and post use inspections.
• Watch video surveillance system and identify issues needing a response.
• Monitor the campus life safety systems and aid in their operation, testing and function.
• Maintain a constant awareness of people and events happening on campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to interact well with others, personable and professional.
• Must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to hear well in a loud environment
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work area
• Must be able to work inside and outside our School and pass needed background checks
• Must be able to stand and walk during an 8-10 hour shift; occasional shifts in excess of 10 hours may be required due to the demands of the business
• Must have a neat professional appearance, be very punctual and reliable.
• Must be physically able to perform all duties of the position in any type of weather and be willing to work varied shifts, schedules, holidays and overtime as assigned.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to operate a computer to fill out reports, check email, etc.

Please submit resumes to slewis@twmc.org.

The Woodlands Methodist Church Cafe has two part-time openings in the café.

JOB DUTIES

• Running the cash register
• Taking and processing orders
• Food assembly and production
• Delivery of orders (both at café and in school)
• Cleaning and sanitizing

ATTRIBUTES

• Positive, outgoing personality
• Customer service-oriented
• Able to stand for prolonged periods
• Basic mathematics
• Willingness to serve.

SCHEDULE

• 18 – 24 hours/week
• Monday – Friday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Contact Stephen Gasaway at SLGasaway@twmc.org. No phone calls please.

The Lead Shepherd is responsible for developing a dynamic ministry to children, three years of age through fourth grade, in collaboration with the full children’s shepherd team. Communicates and demonstrates The Woodlands Methodist Church’s (TWMC) mission to win people to Jesus Christ, disciple them in faith, and help those in need to children through applicable programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide prayerful, visionary leadership for the overall function of Next Gen Ministries, ages three through fourth grade. This includes:

RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Create a culture where volunteers love to serve by recruiting, coaching, equipping, and empowering a full team of volunteer leaders for Next Gen Ministries.
• Implement creative training and connection opportunities for volunteers through regularly scheduled gatherings, individual connections, pre-service huddles, and regular written communication.
• Provide supervisory leadership and oversight to the early childhood Shepherd Assistant, elementary Shepherd Assistant, volunteer team, and interns ensuring each member’s consistent execution of vision, values, and programming to create a vibrant ministry environment that leads children toward maturity in their faith through teaching the Word of God on a weekly basis.
• In coordination with the Next Gen Ministry team, create and follow a plan for consistent communication with early childhood and elementary parents, utilizing multiple platforms to ensure effective reach and interaction.
• Performs all job duties in accordance with the theological beliefs and standards of TWMC.
• Provides pastoral counseling to children in age-appropriate ways, in compliance with TWMC’s Safe Sanctuary and Sexual Ethics guidelines.
• Align ministry activities with the mission, goals, and values of the Next Gen Ministry and The Woodlands Methodist Church.
• Work in tandem with the Next Gen Kids Shepherd Director and the Shepherd team to develop a unified approach to children’s ministry.
• Collaborate with the Special Blessings team to support families of kids with special needs.
• Attend children’s ministry staff meetings, church staff meetings, and other meetings deemed appropriate by the Shepherd Director.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Shepherd Director or executive leadership.

STRATEGIC/OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Collaborate with Next Gen Ministry leadership to develop and implement an ongoing and effective orientation, placement, and onboarding process for volunteers. Ensure alignment to these policies.
• Maintain a consistent presence during services, supporting shepherds as needed, interacting with parents, and observing for needs and improvement.
• Collaborate with the other Next Gen Shepherds to research effective ministry to these age groups. Selects and/or creates religious content and curriculum for children including worship experiences, Bible study, and other programs.
• Maintain agreed upon policies, procedures, and standards that ensure the health, safety, and security of children and volunteers. Ensure all Next Gen early childhood, elementary staff and volunteer leaders are confident in their role in emergency response.
• Recognizing parents as a child’s primary faith trainer, provide weekly follow-up materials that empower parents to continue faith conversations based on weekly lessons. Coordinate this material with the other Next Gen Kids Lead Shepherds.
• Oversee/administer a range of care, teaching, fellowship, and discipleship opportunities for first through fourth grade students including, weekly services, mid-week ministry, and special events.
• In collaboration with Ministry Leads ensure preparation of lesson plans, organize materials, schedule volunteers.
• Evaluate ministry programs for effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Manage materials preparation, including ordering, planning for volunteer preparation, set-up, and storage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to develop leaders through identifying areas of giftedness; training and releasing them to do the work of the ministry.
• Strong relational skills, with the ability to successfully recruit people to serve children.
• Excellent communication [written and oral], teaching and training skills for work with staff, parents, volunteers, and the children.
• Ability to envision, plan, and implement age-appropriate programming that supports the vision and values of the Next Gen ministry.
• Ability to lead people and provide them with encouragement, guidance, feedback, and follow-up – to coach, train, and motivate volunteers.
• Ability to work well independently, consistent with biblical truths and church policy.
• Excellent organization, planning, goal setting, and time management skills.
• Ability to write, plan, and teach lessons; to research, analyze, and communicate information for ministry and projects.
• Computer and tech literacy: Basic competence with Microsoft Office, CMS, presentation software, website, and social media, and willing and able to be trained further.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, and crawling.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• Reports to: Next Gen Kids Shepherd Director
• Position Type: Full Time
• Schedule: As is typical for ministry, this position requires a flexible schedule. It includes agreed upon onsite office hours, Sunday services, Saturday services, evening activities and meetings, and camps requiring travel
• Compensation: Dependent on experience
• Benefits: Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, 403b

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish

Seeking individuals 16+ with a passion to serve kids from 3-years-old through 6th grade. This position requires someone who loves kids, loves Jesus, desires to be a role model and share your faith with others while learning general workplace skills and church operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Create a safe and inclusive environment for kids, and guide kids in faith driven programs, activities, and instruction.

EXPECTATIONS

• Be welcoming, inviting, engaging, and positive
• Ensure all children are greeted, encouraged, safe, and engaged
• Ensure kids have necessary supervision according to Safe Sanctuary policy
• Act as a role model for children
• Create an inclusive environment for all
• Display appropriate behavior on campus, in the community, and online
• Be prompt and punctual
• Take initiative and be a team player
• Support Ministry Directors/Leaders
• Assist with ministry programming and activities
• Other duties as assigned

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE FOLLOWING MINISTRIES:

• NextGen Kids – Assist the NextGen Kids staff on Sunday mornings in executing Sunday school lessons, crafts, and games. Interns are focused on making sure students ages 3 years old – 4th grade are nurtured and feel seen.
• Recreation – Serve as a facility aid to keep our sports and fitness facility operations running smoothly, as a camp counselor making an impact on kids through sports camps and clinics, or as a referee or gameday assistant for our youth sports leagues.
• Special Needs Ministry – Special Blessings interns serve as one-on-one buddies for children with a variety of special needs. Your job is to help make Sunday school a place where each child is included and thrives. This includes Sunday mornings and various special events throughout the year. Each buddy is given tools (“buddy bag,” schedule, headphones) to help the child be successful in Sunday school. Experience is not required, training available. Must have a teachable spirit and be flexible.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Christian Faith
• Positive attitude
• Strong intrapersonal/communication skills

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish a contract for employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• Position Type: Part-time, exempt
• Schedule: Monday – Friday. As is typical for ministry, this position requires a flexible schedule with potential evening and weekend hours to support special events.
• Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish a contract for employment.

Submit resume to employment@twmc.org.

Noah's Nook Nursery is accepting applications for child care workers at The Woodlands and Woodforest campuses. Current openings are on Sunday mornings and other shifts as needed.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare daily activities, reading, art and music
• Greet and communicate with parents about child’s needs and activities
• Engage with children during playtime
• Support children’s emotional and social development
• Change diapers and assist with toilet training
• Supervise safe play
• Sanitize toys and room daily

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Love working with preschool-aged children
• Be a team player
• Be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Be at least 18 years old
• Child care experience preferred
• Be able to communicate effectively in English

Please submit resumes to CSwenson@twmc.org.

SUMMARY:

The Community Outreach Shepherd is responsible for leading, guiding, organizing, and equipping the Hospitality Student Leadership Team as well as guide the Rebelbase Students toward a hospitable environment. In collaboration with the full Next Gen Ministries team. Communicates and demonstrates The Woodlands Methodist Church’s (TWMC) mission to win people to Jesus Christ, disciple them in faith, and help those in need to students through applicable programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide prayerful leadership and encouragement for the overall environment of Rebelbase Next Gen Ministries. This includes:

Relational Leadership

• Support creating a culture where volunteers love to serve by assisting the other Shepherds and volunteers in conducting their mission and programs.
• Meet with Hospitality Student Leadership Team weekly during the school year and assign weekly tasks.
• Collaborate with the leaders and volunteers in conducting the mission, goals, and values of Next Gen Ministries and The Woodlands Methodist Church (TWMC).
• Collaborate with the Special Blessings team to support families of students with special needs.
• Attend Next Gen Ministry staff meetings, church staff meetings, and other meetings deemed appropriate by the Executive Pastor of Next Gen Ministries.
• Meet with Rebelbase students weekly to check-in and guide them in their spiritual walk.
• Welcome students and families as they arrive.
• Provides pastoral counseling to children in age-appropriate ways, in compliance with TWMC’s Safe Sanctuary and Sexual Ethics guidelines.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Pastor of Next Gen Ministries.

Strategic/Operational Leadership

• Performs all job duties in accordance with the theological beliefs and standards of TWMC.
• Align ministry activities with the mission, goals, and values of the Next Gen Ministry and The Woodlands Methodist Church.
• Lead and manage the Hospitality Student Leadership Team; review applications, meet weekly with hospitality team to discuss roles and tasks.
• Collaborates with the Rebelbase Ministry staff members in weekly meetings to provide new techniques and practices to hold our ministry accountable to be hospitable at every event and weekly gathering.
• Works with Rebelbase team to coordinate, communicate, and assign adult volunteers for annual events and gatherings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication [written and oral], skills for work with staff, parents, volunteers, and the children.
• Ability to lead people and provide them with encouragement, guidance, feedback, and follow-up – to coach, train, and motivate volunteers.
• Ability to work well independently, consistent with biblical truths and church policy.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and time management skills.
• Computer and tech literacy: Basic competence with Microsoft Office, CMS, presentation software, website, and social media, and willing and able to be trained further.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, and crawling.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

• Reports to: Executive Pastor of NextGen Ministries
• Position Type: Part time
• Schedule: As is typical for ministry, this position requires a flexible schedule. It includes agreed-upon onsite office hours, Sunday services, and meetings.
• Compensation: Dependent on experience
• Benefits: This position is not benefits eligible.   

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish a contract for employment.

The Special Blessings Ministry Assistant provides a consistent adult staff presence for Special Blessings Ministry on Sunday mornings while fostering a positive environment for discipleship, fellowship, and worship.

CLASSIFICATION

• Part-time; nonexempt

WORK SCHEDULE

• Every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
• Occasional ministry events

REPORTS TO

• Next Gen Special Blessings Shepherd

JOB DUTIES

Assist NextGen Special Blessings Shepherd as directed, including but not limited to

• Preparing teaching materials for Sunday School and Bible study
• Providing direction to intern and volunteer teams on Sunday
• Welcoming participants and their families upon arrival Sunday mornings
• Teaching or assisting with individual or group lessons on Sunday mornings and Bible study
• Reinforcing and facilitating small group activities
• Overseeing safe and timely dismissal
• Ensuring the environment is clean and all materials put away
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Growing Christian with passion to share God’s love with everyone.
• Experience and/or familiarity with various disabilities
• Experience in teaching or with special needs individuals
• Ability to manage a Sunday school classroom
• A positive, helpful demeanor at all times; ability to collaborate with others-team player
• A neat, professional appearance; punctual, and reliable
• Must be physically able to keep up with children and able to lift 40 lbs
• College coursework in education, healthcare, or a related field is preferred

The Special Needs Ministry Assistant provides a consistent adult staff presence for Special Needs Ministry activities while fostering a positive environment for discipleship, fellowship, and worship. The Special Needs Ministry Assistant participates in Special Needs Ministry weekend worship activities and is also a vital component of Special Needs Ministry programming at The Woodlands Methods Church.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Relational Leadership

• A positive, helpful demeanor at all times; ability to collaborate with others
• Welcoming participants and their families upon arrival
• Birthday cards for youth & adult participants, volunteers, and interns

Strategic/Operational Leadership

• Ability to manage a Sunday school classroom
• Assist Special Needs Coordinator as directed, including but not limited to:
• Preparing teaching materials for Sunday School and Bible study
• Providing direction to intern and volunteer team on weekends
• Teaching or assisting with individual or group lessons on Sunday mornings and Bible study
• Reinforcing and facilitating small group activities
• Overseeing safe and timely dismissal
• Ensuring the environment is clean and all materials put away
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Growing Christian with passion to share God’s love with everyone
• Experience and / or familiarity with various disabilities (training is available)
• Experience in teaching or with special needs individuals
• A neat, professional appearance; punctual, and reliable
• Computer skills with Microsoft programs, email, and internet proficiency
• College coursework in education, healthcare, or a related field is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be physically able to keep up with youth and adults and able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• This position requires sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, and crawling.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• Reports to: Associate Director of Special Needs Ministry
• Position Type: Part - time, non-exempt
• Schedule: Four Sundays a month from 8:45 a.m. – 12:24 p.m., 6 hours per week in the office or at various events with some evenings required
• Compensation: Dependent on experience
• Benefits: Not benefit eligible

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job and may not include all responsibilities that might be required of the person holding this position. This job description is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of The Woodlands Methodist Church and does not establish a contract for employment.

SCOPE:

To assist the classroom teacher in working with children, preparing materials, cleaning the room, and assisting on the playground.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Woodlands Methodist School (TWMS) is an outreach of The Woodlands Methodist Church (TWMC). Our Classroom Assistant position in our (5th – 6th grade) Middle School is responsible for supporting the Middle School teachers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the classroom teachers in assigned tasks, following daily plans and in keeping with school philosophy.
• Arrive 30 minutes before the expected arrival of the first child and remain until the room is ready for the next session.
• Be involved in learning appropriate classroom practices through “modeling”, continuing education and an awareness of accreditation standards.
• Assist with children in the classroom, large group, small groups or with individual students.
• Assist in caring for rooms, equipment and shared space.
• Cooperate with others who share the classroom, including school staff and Sunday School teachers
• Meet licensing and school requirements for in-service training and professional growth in a timely manner.
• Inform the Director in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints or other problem which should be handled by the Director in the best interest of the school.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Middle School, or Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A middle school classroom assistant must be a high school graduate with some college preferred and with good academic skills
• Have an interest in learning about working with children, and willingness to work under the supervision of a professional teacher.
• Must meet licensing requirements, which include fingerprinting and an extensive background check.
• Three years of experience working with children is preferred.
• Must be a growing Christian comfortable sharing their faith with children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CLASSIFICATION:

• This is a part-time, non-exempt position not eligible for benefits. Schedule is MWF 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should submit a resume to employment@twmc.org.

The Church at Woodforest is a campus of The Woodlands Methodist Church (TWMC). Our Woodforest campus has been a worshiping congregation since January 2016. Worship services are filled with contemporary worship music and engaging Bible teaching. Families and individuals of all ages are invited to join this “front porch” community of believers. The Associate Pastor will assist the Woodforest Lead Pastor in shepherding the Woodforest congregation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight to TWMC’s GROW Discipleship program
• Preaching
• Writing study guides
• Collaborate with ministry teams to produce worship and worship-related resources
• Pastoral care including counseling, hospital visits, weddings, and funerals
• Leadership of Woodforest events and Woodforest-specific programming. The Associate Pastor also provides pastoral leadership for church-wide events and programming across The Woodlands Methodist Church.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Master’s Degree in area of Biblical Studies, Christian Formation or Master of Divinity Degree
• Appointment as a licensed local pastor, provisional or ordained deacon or elder
• Spiritual maturity, confidentiality, high energy, and strong passion for the Gospel message of Christ’s love and grace
• Ability to multitask, handle complex, sensitive, and detail-oriented ministry situations
• Committed to helping people grow spiritually closer to God
• Innovative and creative thinker; unafraid to follow-through with implementation of new ideas
• Team player capable of and committed to helping other staff members do a better job in accomplishing their job responsibilities, a desire to mentor
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to multi-task
• Relational and patient
• Experience with budgeting

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time, exempt, includes Sunday mornings as scheduled