Job Openings | Burke UMC

Current Job Openings

Director of Communications (Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week)

Burke UMC is seeking a creative, organized, and collaborative Director of Communications to help share the life, mission, and ministry of our church with the congregation and wider community. This part-time position (20 hours/week) will oversee and coordinate church communications across print, digital, web, social media, and e-mail platforms. The Director of Communications will play a key role in telling the story of our church in compelling and welcoming ways while helping strengthen engagement both within and beyond the congregation. Job description available here. Salary range is $26,000-$28,000. Remote work option available depending on circumstance. To apply, please send a resume with three references to bumcjobopenings@gmail.com.

BUMP (Burke United Methodist Preschool) is hiring!

Please see available positions below. If you are passionate about working with young children and making a difference in their early learning experience, we would love to hear from you. Send your resume and interest to: BUMPdirector@burkeumc.org

Lead Preschool Teacher (5 Day Program)

We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and energetic Lead Preschool Teacher to join our 5-day program.

Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children.

Responsibilities include:

Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
Creating a safe, positive, and structured classroom environment
Supporting social, emotional, and academic growth
Communicating effectively with families and staff
Working collaboratively with the preschool team

Qualifications:

Experience in early childhood education preferred
A loving, patient, and creative approach to teaching
Strong communication and classroom management skills
CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Preschool Teacher Assistant (3-Day & 5-Day Programs)

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Teacher Assistant to join our preschool team supporting both our 3-day and 5-day programs.

Schedule: Monday–Friday (varied days depending on program assignment)

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children and is passionate about supporting early childhood development in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting lead teachers in daily classroom activities
Assisting with classroom management and supervision
Helping prepare learning materials and activities
Supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs
Maintaining a safe, clean, and positive classroom environment
Communicating kindly and professionally with staff and children

Qualifications:

Experience working with young children preferred
Positive, patient, and team-oriented attitude
Strong communication and reliability
CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Substitutes:

BUMP Preschool is looking for caring, reliable substitutes to help out when our teachers are unavailable. Flexible hours, a warm environment, and lots of smiles from our little learners!