Evang. Landeskirche des Kantons Thurgau
Wiesendangen
3 weeks ago
Catechist (female or male) approx. 20 – 25 %
- 23 April 2026
- 20 – 25%
- Permanent position
- Wiesendangen
Job summary
Die reformierte Kirchgemeinde Wiesendangen is a medium-sized community. Join us to create a diverse and engaging environment for all ages!
Tasks
- Implement religious educational concepts with the team.
- Organize and conduct weekly lessons for 2nd to 4th graders.
- Collaborate on family events and community activities.
Skills
- Completed catechist training or similar education desired.
- Joy in working with children and families.
- Creativity in conveying biblical stories and values.
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About the job
The Reformed Church Community of Wiesendangen is a medium-sized parish located between Winterthur and Frauenfeld. With our 12 employees, we create a diverse and attractive range of offerings for people of all ages. We are looking for a cheerful, child-loving person for the next school year 2026/27 who lives by and conveys Christian values to children in grades 2 to 4.Have you completed training as a catechist or have a similar qualification? Or are you willing to complete the training alongside your job, learning with the children and inspiring their desire for more? Then get in touch with us.
Diverse tasks
• Implementation of the overall religious education concept within the team
• Organisation and delivery of 4-5 weekly lessons for the minichile (2nd grade), 3rd grade religious instruction and Club 4 (approx. 20-25 % workload) in Wiesendangen and Gundetswil
• Co-organisation and delivery of 1-2 services with the religious instruction children on the themes of baptism and harvest thanksgiving
• Participation in family events and community activities
• Collaboration with parents, staff and volunteers
• Administrative tasks
• Attendance at the parish convention
We wish for
• Joy in working with children and families
• Creativity in conveying biblical stories and Christian values
• Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team and social competence
• Familiarity with digital tools
• Membership of a regional church
We offer
• Permanent employment according to the personnel regulations of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zurich
• Space for your own ideas and pedagogical design of lessons
• Support from pastors and staff
• Opportunities for further training
• No teaching during the school holidays of Wiesendangen
