Role Summary

The Sunday School Assistant supports the Sunday School Leader by helping with planning, preparation, teaching (as assigned), and classroom support during the Sunday School program for children ages 5–12. The Assistant helps maintain a protected, welcoming, affirming learning environment aligned with the church’s progressive Christian values. This is a part-time, term position, starting immediately and ending at the end of June 2027.

Whitehorse United Church

WUC is a congregation of The United Church of Canada; a Canadian denomination created in 1925 through a union of Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregationalist churches. As disciples of Christ, we strive to love our neighbours in the congregation, in Whitehorse, and around the world. We care deeply about social justice, both locally and globally. We seek to be active partners in building right relations with Indigenous people. We are an Affirming church, which means we are not only accepting, but affirming of God’s LGBTQ+ children. We love the children and teens who are part of our church, and want to offer consistent and loving leadership for their programming.

Schedule / Hours

- Sundays: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (assist, teach, and cleanup as assigned)

- Assist the Leader in planning and preparation

- Expected total work time: 4–5 hours per week on average

- Additional support may be requested during major festivals (e.g., Christmas and Easter), as needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with planning and prep as needed for the assigned Sunday School group (using provided source materials and the church’s preferred structure/outline).
- Help set up materials and classroom needs prior to the Sunday School session.




- Prepare for teaching responsibilities as assigned (including readiness to teach if requested).
- Support and/or teach age-appropriate activities on Sundays.
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and safe classroom environment in cooperation with the Leader.
- Help with transitions, group routines, and basic supervision as assigned.
- Clean up and ensure the classroom area is organized after Sunday School ends.
- Follow church child-safety and safeguarding procedures and mandatory reporting expectations.

Contacts

- Collaborates with the main Leader.
- Supervised by the church minister.
- In contact with the Christian Growth Committee and church Council, as needed.
- Supported by the Ministry & Personnel Committee of the church.

Required Qualifications

- Alignment with progressive Christianity and the church’s mission and values, including being affirming of LGBTQ+ people.

- Commitment to values of compassion, justice, and love.

- Experience working with children and ability to engage children in a supportive, age-appropriate way.

- Reliability and consistency on Sundays.

- Willingness to complete RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check and take online child safety training.

- Willingness to collaborate respectfully with the Leader and follow guidance.

- Willingness to collaborate respectfully with the Nursery Caregiver.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience as a volunteer or assistant in children’s ministry, education, or childcare.

- Comfort with activities like crafts, games, storytelling, and interactive learning.

- Familiarity with progressive, justice-oriented faith practices.

How to Apply

Please submit:

- Brief statement of interest (including your alignment with progressive Christian values)

- Resume

- Availability for Sunday mornings

📌 Sunday School Assistant (Whitehorse)
🏢 Whitehorse United Church
📍 Whitehorse