Catechist

Village church in the city: innovative - networked - lively

We are looking for a

Catechist

based in social diaconia

For the 2026/27 school year, we are starting to implement the religious education concept with a focus on experiential learning and a strong emphasis on parent contacts. Mixed-age children and youth should experience faith as relevant to everyday life, be able to ask their questions about God and the world, and find a home in a supportive community.
 

Your areas of responsibility

• Main responsibility for Chinderchile (2nd kindergarten – 5th grade) and leadership of the group for older (3rd – 5th grade) or younger children (2nd kindergarten – 2nd grade)
• Main responsibility or collaboration for Spring Week
• 2 – 3 flexible offers (e.g., coordination of Christmas theater, lunch offer, own ideas – workshops also possible)
• Strengthening parent contacts (parent education, conceptualization of parent communication)
• Possibly extended responsibility or collaboration in preschool age, at Chile-Sunntig or in youth chile

Your profile

• Joy in experiential learning (competencies desired)
• Heart for religious education according to mission statement / concept and enthusiasm for contact with families
• Willingness to work flexible hours, approx. 8 – 12 weekend assignments per year
• Training in catechetics, social diaconia or comparable qualification

Our offer

• Motivated interdisciplinary children & family team and church council
• Possibility to increase workload to 25% employment from the 2027/2028 school year
• High degree of creative freedom in the defined areas (see areas of responsibility)
• Employment and remuneration according to the cantonal church guidelines

Upon request, we will gladly send the RPG concept and mission statement by email. The current year’s offers can still be seen on the website.

Further information about the position

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