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Catechist
- 06 March 2026
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- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Reformierte Kirche Veltheim as a Katechet:in! A unique chance to engage with children and families in an innovative environment.
Tasks
- Lead and support Chinderchile for diverse age groups.
- Coordinate activities during Frühlingswoche and family education.
- Collaborate closely with the main Katechet/in on educational concepts.
Skills
- Experience in religious education or similar training is required.
- Passion for experiential learning and engaging families.
- Flexibility for weekend commitments and teamwork.
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About the job
Village church in the city: innovative – networked – lively
We are looking for a
Catechist
For the 2026/27 school year, we are starting with a new religious education concept that focuses on experiential learning and increased parental contact. Mixed-age children and young people 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 head 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
We will gladly send the RPG concept and mission statement by email upon request. The current year's offers can still be seen on the website.
Further information about the position
Applications by no later than 30.03.2026 to:
Anna Degen, Church Council «Families, Children and Youth»
anna.degen@reformiert-winterthur.ch ; +41 78 756 75 08