The Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord (NH) is actively seeking to fill the following positions:

Program Lead – Young Explorers

Program Lead – Young Explorers

We are seeking a creative, organized, and reliable team member to serve as Program Lead for our Sunday morning Young Explorers Program for children 5-12 years old. 

Our ideal candidate will have experience guiding children in a school or camp setting and at least two years of college level training in early childhood or school age education, or equivalent lived experience. 

5 hours per week, with 3.5 hours on Sundays and 1.5 hours of flexible planning time.  

$120 per week

Requirements:

• At least two years of college level training in early childhood or school age education,  two years of work experience in a school/camp setting, or equivalent lived experience.
• Proven ability to communicate and work cohesively as a team with other staff and volunteers.
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of children and parents. 
• Willingness to take initiative and independently problem-solve. 
• Willingness to work in multiple environments including inside our building classroom spaces and outside on our property utilizing our nature trails, natural playground, and grove clearing. 
• A love for children and desire to see them explore, play, and grow. 
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Able to communicate via text and operate confidently in Google Apps including Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, and Gmail.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Our ideal candidate will be willing to jump right in and lead a prewritten curriculum developed to guide children in the art of exploring themselves, their communities, the earth, and the world around them. If you have a love of teaching, are a creative and organized self-starter who is willing to take initiative to ensure the growth and development of the children in your care, this may be the job for you.  For the right candidate, we will be willing to discuss bringing your children to work with you.

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To apply:

Send an email to Dory LeCount, Family Engagement Coordinator at Dory@concorduu.org. Your application should include:

• A resume listing your skills and experience
• A cover letter that includes why you are interested in this position; your education philosophy, and how this position fits with your life and your experience
• Two non-family references who can speak to your qualification for this position
• What times and days you are available to interview

Note to potential applicants

It is the policy of the UU Church of Concord to hire the most qualified person for the job, without regard to membership in this church. We welcome applicants of any faith, or none, that share our values of justice, equity, and compassion.

Being an employee of a church of which one is a member comes with particular benefits and challenges for both the employee and the church.  Members who become employees, or employees who wish to become members, are encouraged to give careful thought to the challenges of holding this dual role. During any hiring process, we will educate applicants/candidates about this issue, if applicable. For more information about working for a church where you are a member, check out the following articles by Dan Hotchkiss.