Catechist

24 September 2026
100%
Permanent position
Zürich

Job summary

Join the Reformierte Kirche Zürich, the largest church community in Switzerland. It's a vibrant environment focused on meaningful activities.

Tasks

Develop offerings for children and families with the Altstadtkirchen team.
Plan and conduct religious education for grades 2 to 5.
Organize family services and events in collaboration with pastors.

Skills

Experience in religious education or a related field is preferred.
Creativity and organizational skills are essential.
Strong teamwork and communication abilities are needed.

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About the job

Parish / Institution

Reformed Church Zurich

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Workload

20–25% paid hourly

Start date

Immediate or by arrangement

The Reformed Parish of Zurich is the largest and most populous parish in Switzerland. With a wide range of meaningful fields of activity, the focus is on the individual. The parish reaches a large number of people throughout the city with its offerings. It represents the needs of a modern and diverse society with its innovative forms of church life.

The Old Town Churches of Zurich connect the traditional churches Grossmünster, Fraumünster, St. Peter and Predigerkirche in the very heart of Zurich.

Your tasks

Further development of offerings for children and families in collaboration with the "Children, Families and Youth" team of the Old Town Churches
Planning and conducting religious education for grades 2 to 5
Preparation and co-design of family services in close cooperation with the pastors
Planning and leading various offerings for children and families such as "Singe mit de Chind", "Fiire mit de Chind" and "Gschichte Chischte"
Planning, organising and leading the annual Christmas play
Maintaining contact with parents and families as well as communication around the offerings
Organisational and administrative tasks as well as collaboration in relevant teams and bodies

Your profile

Enjoyment in working with children and families
Training as a catechist or a comparable religious education qualification – or willingness to acquire this alongside work
Creativity, initiative and organisational skills
Independent working style as well as strong teamwork skills
Interest in church life and contemporary forms of work with children and families

We offer

A varied field of activity with scope for creativity
A committed interdisciplinary team
Attractive workplaces in the heart of Zurich's Old Town
Space for your own ideas and the further development of our offerings

Would you like to accompany children and families, contribute your own ideas and shape lively church offerings together with a committed team? Then we look forward to getting to know you.

Further information about the position

Christian Walti, Pastor Grossmünster/Head of the Pastoral Council KK1
+41 44 250 66 85

Anu Elmer, Head of Social Diaconia and Voluntary Engagement KK1
+41 44 250 66 25 (from 12 October 2026)

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