Evangelisch-reformierte Landeskirche des Kantons Zürich
Embrach-Oberembrach
2 days ago
Catechists Primary Level
- 05 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Embrach-Oberembrach
Job summary
Join the Reformierte Kirche Embrach-Oberembrach-Lufingen team! Exciting roles await in a vibrant community.
Tasks
- Teach religious classes for grades 2 to 4 in block sessions.
- Implement the religious pedagogical overall concept (RPG).
- Participate in family services and Christmas plays with children.
Skills
- Completed primary level catechetical training or willingness to pursue.
- Passion for working with children and sharing Christian faith.
- Creative ideas for engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
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About the job
approx. 10% and approx. 20%
Our parish with around 3,500 members as well as many committed employees and volunteers offers a variety of exciting and meaningful tasks.
We offer you
• An open parish with plenty of freedom for your own ideas
• Administrative support from our secretariat
• An inviting parish house with café and modern infrastructure
• Salary, employment conditions and further training according to the cantonal church personnel regulations of the Zurich regional church
Your tasks
- Church instruction for grades 2 to 4 in block lessons (approx. 10% or 20%)
- Teaching according to the religious pedagogical overall concept (RPG) of the regional church
- Participation in 2–3 family services as well as in the Christmas play with the children of the 2nd grade
- Maintaining contact with parents
- Participation in parish conventions and RPG meetings
Your profile
- Completed catechetical training primary level
or willingness to complete this alongside work - Joy in working with children and enthusiasm to convey a lively Christian faith to them
- Didactic skills for varied, age-appropriate and motivating lessons
- Creative ideas for experience-oriented elements
- Natural authority in dealing with classes from various parishes in the Embrach valley
- Special talent in a teaching-relevant area
(e.g. musical, artistic or storytelling) - Membership in the regional church
Further information about the position
If you have any questions, please contact
Ms. Elisabeth Weidmann, President of the Church Council
+41 44 865 49 05
or
Ms. Denise Stoll, Church Council Education Department
+42 43 333 07 07
Please send your application (PDF) by March 2, 2026 to:
elisabeth.weidmann@ref-embrach.ch
Application address
March 2, 2026
