Elevate Kids Teacher
Job Description
Lead 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade students through an interactive Bible lesson and fun activities.
Oversee and direct Jr Helpers.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Review the lesson plan via Facebook Messenger/email: look over the lesson and prepare for Sunday.
On Sunday morning, arrive by 8:00 (1st service) or 10:20 (2nd service) to setup classroom supplies and materials.
Communicate any lesson details to your Jr helper.
Welcome each child and parent as they enter the room with a smile. (Student should have checked in and have a nametag)
Lead the activities & Bible lesson provided in the supplied lesson plan.
Always check nametags for allergies before handing out any snacks.
At dismissal, greet parents at the door and call children to the door to release them to parents with matching labels. (No child leaves unattended and all parents/guardians must have a matching name tag or the child will not be released!) If anyone has misplaced their nametag, grab assistance from the Check-In Volunteer.
After children are picked up, pack up the classroom & wipe down all surfaces.
Respond to scheduling requests or find replacement for your position if needed.
Reoccurrence of Serving
Elevate Kids Teachers serve once per month (or less).
Volunteers commit to serve in this position for 1 year at a time.
NHCC runs a background check for anyone who works with NHCC children & youth programs. We request a new background check every two years for volunteers who continue to help in these areas. The background check is confidential and has no cost for the volunteer.
Click here to access the Online Background Check. Please have your SSN and Drivers License available.
Background Check
Mandated Reporter Training
Any adult volunteer in our children & youth programs is considered a “mandated reporter.” Before serving with children, NHCC requires a free training for volunteers.
Free online training is available through DCFS. Click here to access the training, which takes about 1 hour to complete.