The Educator for Children and Youth will deliver a children’s education program focused on diverse religious and non-religious approaches to living a values-based life on Sunday mornings and beyond.

Qualifications

Commitment to a pluralistic, inclusive environment that values the worth and dignity of all people, including those of different religious traditions and those who identify as humanist/atheist.

Ability to create a protected and inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ children and families.

A love for work with children and youth, and an ability to connect to children and families with a warm, nonanxious presence.

Experience in working with children and youth.

Strong organizational skills, and ability to coordinate volunteers effectively.

Creativity and the ability to develop innovative and enjoyable activities for children and families.

Willingness to learn more about Unitarian Universalist history, polity, sources and principles.

Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children and families.

Greet and meet visiting parents and children on Sunday mornings.

Offer childcare and activities aligned with Unitarian philosophy and values for children and youth on Sundays (September-June) from 10:30am-12:30pm,



and at other events centered on children and families throughout the year.

Recruit and coordinate schedules of Fellowship volunteers and paid childcare providers to ensure that all programs for children and youth are supervised at all times by at least two unrelated adults.

Coordinate and maintain files related to background checks for all volunteers and staff working with children and youth.

Maintain files related to program development and participant safety.

Attend conferences and workshops and continue professional development as possible and desired.

Participate in planning and leading multi generational worship services with the minister.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

This is a 10-month a year position. July and August are off.

5 Hours a week (2 hours on-site on Sunday mornings, 3 hours during the week on a flexible schedule, usually home-based)

$25/hour paid biweekly / monthly

$800 annual reimbursement for professional development/continuing education.

Apply to [email protected] with resume.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 per week

Perks:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Educator for Children and Youth (Nanaimo)
🏢 Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo
📍 Nanaimo