Catechist for Lower and Middle School
Evangelisch-reformierte Landeskirche des Kantons Zürich
Rüti
Key information
- Publication date:18 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Rüti
Job summary
Join the Reformierte Kirche Rüti, a welcoming community! Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for creativity.
Tasks
- Teach 4th-grade classes and lead worship services.
- Engage in lower-grade teaching with a lunch program.
- Collaborate on various educational activities and outings.
Skills
- Seeking a certified catechist with teaching experience.
- Creativity and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
- A personal connection to the Bible and Christian faith is required.
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The Rüti church community includes the local areas of Fägswil and Rüti with almost 2,800 Reformed residents. The Reformed instruction takes place in the school buildings of the 4 school units of Rüti.
We are looking for the 2026/2027 school year for our 4th grade instruction (13 double lessons + 1 church service)
as well as two to three weekly teaching hours for the lower school (2nd/3rd grade after-school care with lunch) including co-designing the rpg church services, an additional catechist. There is the possibility to co-lead 5 excursions at Juki.
You bring with you
• a completed training as a catechist with experience
• independent personality, creativity, and sociability
• enthusiasm for children and their parents
• personal connection to the Bible and the Christian faith
• member of the Reformed Church
You will find with us
• an experienced, committed catechist at all levels
• a versatile and creative job
• good teamwork (catechist, pastor in the rpg area, youth worker, and church council)
• holidays during school vacations
• opportunities for further training
• a permanent position according to the personnel regulations of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zurich
Further information about the position
Information is available from:
Angelika Günther, Catechist
+41 76 469 23 42 , angelika.guenther@refrueti.ch
Corinne Frommenwiler, Church Treasurer Education Department
corinne.frommenwiler@refrueti.ch
