Catechist

16 July 2026
100%
Permanent position
Unterland

Job summary

Join the Reformierte Kirche Rafz, a dynamic parish in rural Zurich. Enjoy a supportive environment with growth opportunities.

Tasks

Guide children in their spiritual journey and values.
Plan and lead church education for grades 3-5.
Coordinate with parents and organize events effectively.

Skills

Experience with children and a connection to Christian faith.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Creative, flexible, and proactive approach.

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About the job

Church community / Institution

Reformed Church Rafz

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Workload

20%

Start date

immediate

We are a adaptable church community in the rural Zurich lowlands. Of our approximately 1400 members, around 570 children and young people are part of our various family programmes, which are supported by volunteers and employees in a team.

Do you enjoy accompanying children on their life journey?

Is it a matter close to your heart to convey our Christian core values to children in a lively and age-appropriate way?

Then we look forward to getting to know you! Immediate start is possible.

Your role as a catechist mainly takes place on Wednesday afternoons as well as on eight Saturdays and, depending on the project, also on Sunday mornings.

We offer you personal support and thorough induction as well as a solid pedagogical training. The training is paid for by the Reformed Church.

The following skills you bring with you

You have empathy and enjoy building relationships.
You are a warm, communicative personality.
You like to work independently, are creative, flexible and action-oriented.
You are connected to the Christian faith.
Several years of professional and life experience are an advantage.

Your tasks

You plan, organise and conduct the compulsory church teaching programmes for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
You actively participate in the annual planning of the compulsory programmes as well as the organisation and implementation of visit days and parents' evenings.
You coordinate rooms, finances, personnel and schedules of the various teaching and interest groups.
You are responsible for building and maintaining a trusting cooperation with the parents as well as conducting parent meetings.
You plan and design the church services in connection with the teaching modules.
You participate in the parish convention as well as supervisions within the framework of the RPG ordinance.

Have we aroused your interest in this varied position?

We, the Reformed Church Rafz, are innovative and look to the future. We offer you a collegial and supportive team, contemporary employment conditions and a great opportunity for further training. With us, you can develop your potential and learn new things.

We look forward to receiving your application documents.