Position Title: Lead Religious Exploration Teacher (Elementary)

Reports to: Director of Family Ministry

Supervises: Youth staff

Exempt Status: Non-exempt 

Type of Position: Part-time (5 hours per week)

Hourly Rate: $30

Job Summary: 

First Parish in Lexington seeks a warm, flexible and creative Lead Teacher to oversee and organize Sunday morning Unitarian Universalist religious exploration programming for elementary levels.  Unitarian Universalists are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a progressive track record of advocacy for love, justice, and peace.  Our Lead RE Teacher delivers UU faith development programming to a varied group of elementary-aged children.

This position requires 3 Sunday morning hours and 2 preparation hours during the week. This position typically has one Sunday off per month during the program year. The program year runs from mid-September through mid-June. The Lead Teacher must participate in occasional safety and curriculum trainings.

Essential Duties: 

• Create a welcoming, worshipful, fun and inclusive space for children who show up
• Develop and maintain a covenant of relationship for the group and serve as a model of this covenant
• During the prior week, prepare a lesson plan and materials for each Sunday session
• Arrive one hour before the start time of the Sunday service
• Greet new or visiting families and refer to Director of Family Ministry as needed
• Direct adult volunteers and supervise youth staff  
• Lead the Sunday session
• Maintain the classroom space
• Provide attendance for each session to Director of Family Ministry
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Child and Youth Safety Policy
• Uphold the Unitarian Universalist Shared Values
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships and skilled communication with children, parents/guardians, and congregants
• Other duties as assigned or as necessary

Essential Requirements: 

• High School Diploma, some college credits are preferred in a related field
• 1+ years experience teaching or caring for elementary-aged children
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Ability to adapt lesson plans for a range of children’s ages and abilities
• Possess multicultural, LGBTQIA+ competencies
• Communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to use congregational communication systems
• Relate to a diverse community
• Ability to carry 15 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs to evacuate children in case of emergency

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to RESearch@fplex.org. We will begin reviewing resumes on August 17, 2026.

Nursery Lead  Position Title: Nursery Lead  

Reports to: Director of Family Ministry

Supervises: N/A

Exempt Status: Non-exempt 

Type of Position: Part-time (2 hours per week)

Hourly Rate: $27.50

Job Summary: 

First Parish in Lexington seeks a warm, caring and reliable Nursery Lead to oversee and organize Sunday morning childcare during our worship service. Unitarian Universalists (UUs) are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a progressive track record of advocacy for love, justice, and peace.  Our Nursery Lead provides a free play environment for children under 4 in a UU faith development context.  

This position requires 2 Sunday morning hours, including setup, childcare, and cleanup.  Occasional additional hours for special events are available.  The program year runs from mid-September through mid-June. The Nursery Lead must participate in occasional safety trainings.

Essential Duties: 

• Create a welcoming, worshipful, fun and inclusive space for children who show up
• Arrive one half hour before the start time of the Sunday service
• Greet new or visiting families and refer to Director of Family Ministry as needed
• Schedule adult volunteers  
• Provide safe and responsive childcare for children under age 4
• Manage any separation anxiety in communication with parents/guardians
• Maintain the classroom space
• Provide attendance for each session to Director of Family Ministry
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Child and Youth Safety Policy
• Uphold the Unitarian Universalist Shared Values
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships and skilled communication with children, parents/guardians, and congregants
• Other duties as assigned or as necessary

Essential Requirements: 

• High School Diploma 
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to use congregational communication systems
• Ability to relate to a diverse community
• Possess multicultural, LGBTQIA+ competencies
• Ability to carry 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs to evacuate children in case of emergency

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to RESearch@fplex.org. We will begin reviewing resumes on August 17, 2026.

First Parish in Lexington, Unitarian Universalist is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment and all employees are to be treated on the basis of their qualifications and performance and not based upon their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or handicap or disability that does not prevent them from performing the essential components of the applicable position with or without reasonable accommodation.

-Must be legally permitted to work in the USA-