Sunday School Teacher, Part-Time, Episcopal: Waban, MA
Thank you for your interest in helping our children grow in the knowledge and love of God! The Parish of
the Good Shepherd in Waban (Newton), Massachusetts, is looking for two Church School teachers to lead
our classes of pre-kindergarten/kindergarten and first–third grade children every Sunday from September
2023 through June 2024. Currently, the Parish of the Good Shepherd uses the Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd, a Montessori-style program of reflection and collaborative learning, as well as the Love First
program.
Time: Sunday mornings (2 hours on-site) and weekly preparation (1 hour, location flexible).
Stipend: $60/week ($2,280/program year) while classes are in session (38 weeks). Compensation is based on
the expected 2 hours of Sunday commitment at $20/hour, and 1 hour of studying the upcoming lessons
during the week (also at $20/hour). Any additional hours worked should be approved in advance and will be
compensated at the same hourly rate.
I. Qualifications
A. Experience with and enthusiasm for working with early childhood and/or elementary school
age children
B. Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) child-centered, experience-based teaching methods (a
Montessori-like curriculum)
C. Willingness to experiment with creative outdoor activities to help kids grow in their
relationships with God and one another
D. Practicing Christian with basic understanding of the Episcopal faith and tradition
E. Reliable, responsible, and consistent presence, and commitment to complete a full school
year of teaching
F. Successful completion of Massachusetts CORI background check and Safe Church training
(to be handled and paid for by the Parish)
G. If necessary, successful completion of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training in fall
2023 (to be paid for by the Parish)
II. Responsibilities
A. Arrive at the Parish by 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning and plan to stay until 11:30 a.m.
B. From 9 to 9:55 a.m., prepare the Atrium classroom, welcome students and parents, and be
available to answer parents’ questions
C. From 9:55 a.m. to approximately 10:40/10:45 a.m., teach the Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd curriculum
D. Bring Atrium students into the 10 a.m. Eucharist at approximately 10:40/10:45 a.m. and stay
in the service until the end of the liturgy (typically around 11:15 a.m.)
E. Be available for discussions with students and parents from 11:15 to 11:30 a.m.
F. Practice the lessons for each week according to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
curriculum and framework; these lessons are already prepared and planned out in the
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd books (which you’ll have access to), and the teachers need
only spend time “learning the lesson by heart” during the week
G. Maintain the Atrium classroom, including posting appropriate displays and maintaining the
classroom materials (posting friendly signs, reorganizing the materials, etc.)
H. Recruit and coordinate sign-ups for “Doorkeepers” — rotating parent helpers to assist with
the Atrium lessons
I. Prepare written notes for inclusion in a newsletter to parents at least once each month
J. Participate in parent meetings and/or dinners at least twice each school year
K. Open the Atrium classroom for a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Open House program
during regular Sunday hours at least twice each year
III. Term
A. The position will begin in September 2023
B. Position will extend through June 2024, with extension into future school years possible by
mutual agreement of the teacher and the Parish
IV. COVID-19 Precautions
A. You must be vaccinated against COVID-19
B. We follow the recommendations of the CDC and the Newton Department of Health in
determining future COVID-19 precautions, and we will adapt our classroom policies as
needed
To inquire further or to apply, please send the following materials to the Reverend Kristian C. Kohler,
Assistant Rector for Christian Education, at ce@goodshepherdnewton.org:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three references (name, email, and phone)
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.
Parish of the Good Shepherd
1671 Beacon St
Waban MA 02468
www.goodshepherdnewton.org
office@goodshepherdnewton.org
617-244-4028