Catechist
Key information
- Publication date:27 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Reformierte Kirche Winterthur-Veltheim team! A vibrant community focused on innovative faith education.
Tasks
- Support religious education for children in grades 2-5.
- Engage with families and facilitate parent education programs.
- Lead or assist in seasonal activities like the Frühlingswoche.
Skills
- Experience in education or religious studies preferred.
- Passion for experiential learning and community building.
- Flexible availability for weekend events and collaboration.
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Village church in the city: innovative – networked – lively.
For the 2026/27 school year, we are starting with a new religious education concept that focuses on experiential learning and increased
parental contact. Children and young people of mixed ages 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 activity
- Collaboration in Chinderchile (2nd kindergarten – 5th grade) and leadership of the group for older (3rd – 5th grade) or younger children (2nd kindergarten – 2nd grade)
- Collaboration or main responsibility for Spring Week
- Parental contacts, participation and involvement in parent education
- Possibly extended responsibility or collaboration in preschool age or at Chile-Sunntig
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
- Interest in close cooperation with the main catechist
- Training in catechetics or comparable qualification
Our offer
- Motivated interdisciplinary children & family team and church council
- High degree of creative freedom in the defined areas (see areas of activity)
- 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
Anna Degen, Church Council «Families, Children and Youth»
anna.degen@reformiert-winterthur.ch
+41 78 756 75 08
Address for application
Applications by February 16, 2026 to