First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
1187 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
www.uusf.org
Title: Lead Teacher Positions for Sunday School Program
About the Position:
UUSF (www.uusf.org) is hiring Lead Teachers in their Sunday School program. Lead teachers work with a small team of volunteers three Sundays a month. Classroom sizes range from 6-15. There will be regular support and supervision meetings with the Minister of Congregational Life and fellow teachers. The position is up to 10 hours a week @ $23.72 an hour, three weeks per month. Commitment is 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sundays. You will gain valuable experience working in an urban church setting with a growing Family Ministry program. This position can serve as a Field Education Placement.
Primary Responsibilities and Expectations
Attend UUSF Teacher Training
Complete Sexual Awareness Training online
Review and prepare lesson plans
Coordinate schedule and lesson plans with volunteer teachers
Take lead role in class
Ensure appropriate coverage if you are unavailable
Maintain weekly email communication with parents and teachers
Work to build parent/teacher bonds through volunteerism, parent/teacher meetings, potlucks and other creative community building activities
Attend monthly Lead Teacher Meetings with Minister of Congregational Life
Other duties as assigned
Schedule
The Lead Teacher is expected to be in class each Sunday (1st, 2nd, and 3rd), 10:00am-12:30pm
1 hour class preparation each week, included in the Sunday hours
Communication with parents and volunteers (1 hour)
Additional Sundays and hours are available.
Experience/Skills/Learning Opportunities
Organizational and planning skills
Communication skills
Teaching/Leading children and youth
Classroom management
Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
Volunteer Management
Numerous opportunities for creativity and experimentation
Relationship building/collaborative opportunities with a variety of church constituencies
Understand and respect principles of Unitarian Universalism, found at www.uua.org
Lift/carry 40 pounds.
Walk up one flight of stairs to the classroom
Pass both a State and National Criminal Background Check
Complete TB/Health Clearance
Current First Aid/CPR Certification or willing to complete upon hire.
Compensation and Credit
$23.72/hour for up to 10 hours per week
This position can serve as a Field Education placement.
UUSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.