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Religious Exploration Teacher First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton West Newton, MA Job Details Part-time $30

• $40 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Middle school teaching CPR Certification Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Classroom activity organization Youth programs teaching experience Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives) Caregiving Parent collaboration Teaching religious studies First Aid Certification Curriculum implementation Youth engagement experience in pastoral work Parent communication in school administration Cleaning Youth group activity facilitation Elementary school teaching experience Teaching experience with young children Working with youth Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) is hiring two part-time Religious Exploration (RE) Teachers to work with our children and youth two Sundays a month, September through May.

Hours:

~10 hours per month (2 Sundays per month, 9:30 am to 12 pm, plus planning time and a monthly meeting).

Pay:

$30 to $40 per hour depending on experience. Payroll is issued every other week.

Location:

1326 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02465 (in person). About Us As Unitarian Universalists, we put love at the center of everything we do. We want to build and nurture a community that's respectful, supportive, and fun. Our lessons are centered on our shared values of Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity. We welcome people from all religious backgrounds and theologies, including atheists. The Role We are hiring two RE teachers to work with our children and youth for two Sundays a month. Our safe congregation policy requires that two adults be present with the children, so you will always be paired with an adult volunteer. Each RE teacher will lead in using the curriculum to explore Unitarian Universalist values with an assigned group. An adult volunteer and high school youth assistant will provide support. You are welcome to adjust lessons for your group, and the Interim Director of Religious Exploration will provide supervision. Duties

• Facilitate one of our three RE classes (2 Sundays a month) from ~10:35 to 11:25: K-2nd, 3rd-4th, or 5th-7th.
• Arrive at 9:30 for a check-in with the Interim Director of Religious Exploration, coordinate with the youth RE Assistant, and prep for class. Stay until noon to clean up and check in with parents/caregivers during coffee hour.
• Prepare lessons in advance, adapting established curriculum to your group.
• Build strong relationships with youth and their families; follow up with parents/caregivers when needed.
• Have periodic one-on-one meetings with the Director of Religious Exploration. About You
• Experience working with groups of children in elementary and/or middle school, and respect for their individual voices and perspectives.
• Alignment with our inclusive values.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, caregiving environment and prioritize compassionate communication with children, parents, and staff.
• Completion of a Criminal Background application (CORI), vaccination against COVID-19, and First Aid & CPR Certification (or willingness to complete the training after being hired).

We encourage people of all races, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and gender identities/expressions to apply. To apply, please complete our application form. For questions, contact Rev. Joel Miller, Senior Co-Minister, at .

Pay:

$30.00

• $40.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person