Evangelisch-reformierte Landeskirche des Kantons Zürich
Embrach-Oberembrach
2 months ago
Catechists Primary Level
- 05 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Embrach-Oberembrach
Job summary
Join the Reformierte Kirche Embrach-Oberembrach-Lufingen, a vibrant community. Enjoy a supportive work environment with room for creativity.
Tasks
- Teach religious education for grades 2 to 4 in block sessions.
- Engage in family services and Christmas plays with students.
- Maintain communication with parents and participate in community meetings.
Skills
- Completed primary-level catechetical training or willingness to pursue it.
- Passion for working with children and sharing faith.
- Creative teaching skills for diverse learning experiences.
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About the job
Workload
approx. 10% and approx. 20%
Start date
August 1, 2026
Our parish with around 3,500 members as well as many committed employees and volunteers offers a variety of exciting and meaningful tasks.
We offer you
- An open parish with plenty of room for your own ideas
- Administrative support from our secretariat
- An inviting parish house with café and modern infrastructure
- Salary, employment conditions and further training according to the cantonal church personnel regulations of the Zurich regional churchYour tasks
- Church instruction for grades 2 to 4 in block lessons (approx. 10% or 20%)
- Teaching according to the Religious Pedagogical Overall Concept (RPG) of the regional church
- Participation in 2–3 family services as well as in the Christmas play with the children of the 2nd grade
- Maintaining contact with parents
- Participation in parish conventions and RPG meetings
You bring with you
- Completed catechetical training primary level
or willingness to complete this alongside your job - Joy in working with children and enthusiasm to convey a living Christian faith to them
- Didactic skills for varied, age-appropriate and motivating lessons
- Creative ideas for experience-oriented elements
- Natural authority in dealing with classes from various parishes in the Embrach Valley
- Special talent in a teaching-relevant area
(e.g. musical, artistic or storytelling) - Membership in the regional church
Further information about the position
Elisabeth Weidmann, President of the Church Council
+41 44 865 49 05
Ms. Denise Stoll, Church Council Education Department
+41 43 333 07 07
Submit application
Reformed Church Embrach-Oberembrach-Lufingen
Applications (PDF) by March 2, 2026 to the President of the Church Council
About the company
Evangelisch-reformierte Landeskirche des Kantons Zürich
Embrach-Oberembrach