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Available Church Positions 

 

As a service to our congregations and members, we are listing position opportunities that have been submitted to the Synod office.  If you are a Lutheran congregation wanting to list a position opening, please contact us by email and include a short job description. 

 

If you are interested in more information about an opening, please contact the appropriate Church body. 

Listings will stay posted for approximately 3 months.

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PART-TIME GROUP TEACHER, PARMAUS, NJ.   Mon, Wed, Fri:  8am – 4pm

The group teacher will be responsible for the social, emotional, and educational well-being of students. This role will be responsible for planning and executing academic activities within the classroom setting. Through the curriculum, the group teacher will communicate and promote the Lutheran theology upon which the nursery school was founded.

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 credits in Early Childhood education and/or Child Development or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and one year of teaching experience in a group program for children under 6 years of age, which may include student teaching

  • Experience with special needs children preferred

  • Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds) to participate in children's activities and communicate with children face-to-face

  • Must be able to accompany children up and down stairs in order to supervise activities such as, outdoor play and fire drills

  • Love and understanding of children

  • Must possess, maintain and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid and CARI within 90 days of hire

Please send resume to Susan Conrad at school@cosparamus.org

(posted 8.18.25)

 

 

Liturgical Musician (Per Diem, 3-Month Position with Possible Extension)
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 246 Woodport Road, Sparta, NJ
Schedule: Sundays, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Compensation: Per Diem, rate commensurate with experience up to $250 per Sunday.
Position Summary:  We are seeking a skilled and spiritually grounded Liturgical Musician to support our Sunday morning worship service. This is a per-diem position for an initial term of three months, with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will bring musical excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a heart for worship to our church community.   Read full description here.

(posted 8.14.15)

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Organist/Cantor, Grace, Teaneck

Grace Lutheran in Teaneck, NJ, seeks a part-time organist to lead and enhance our music ministry, enriching our worship on Sundays (10:00 a.m.) and additional holy days.  We value prior experience in church music (Lutheran liturgy a plus), along with the ability to collaborate with the pastor in worship planning and to incorporate guest instrumentalists on occasion.  Salary commensurate with experience; plus two weeks paid vacation and funds for continuing education. For more details and to apply visit: https://alcm.org/job/grace-evangelical-lutheran-church-nj-new-jersey-26-organist-cantor/

(posted 6.2.25)

 

 

 

Music Director/Organist/Pianist – First, Clifton

First Lutheran Church in Clifton, NJ is searching for a part-time Music Director to plan worship music, accompany hymns and special music on Schantz pipe organ and Kimball piano.  Accompany paid soloist Sept-June and work with small choir for Holy Week/Easter, Christmas, and special occasions.  An energetic personality is desired who could rebuild our choir which was 8-12 members prior to the pandemic.  Responsibilities include Sundays, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and 1-2 Christmas Eve Worship Services.  4 weeks vacation.  Compensation is negotiable based on experience and training.  Contact pastor@firstlutheranclifton.com for more information or to apply.

(posted 4.7.24)

 

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Part-time Director of Music – St. Thomas, Brick

Saint Thomas Lutheran Church (ELCA) is seeking a part-time Director of Music to help continue our tradition of excellence in worship and music. We're looking to continue to develop our music programming, keeping this vital ministry vibrant and meaningful. In addition to serving as organist for our traditional service, the Director of Music directs and accompanies the Sanctuary Choir and collaborates with the pastor(s) and Worship and Music planning team to plan worship and special music. The ideal candidate would also be able to provide music at our Contemporary Service. Experience directing a bell choir would be advantageous. Please submit your qualifications to officestlcnj@gmail.com.

(posted 3.27.25)​​

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Opportunities outside of the NJ Synod

 

 

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609-586-6800

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