Job Title:

Church Nursery Staff Member

Reports To:

Church Nursery Coordinator

Position Status:

Part Time

Purpose:

To provide dependable, safe, secure and nurturing care in a clean environment to children, ages 1 through 5 years old, while parents are attending church services.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing age-appropriate care which includes:

  • Feeding
  • Changing diapers (Universal precautions should always be used while changing diapers or time of body fluids.)
  • Escorting children to the bathroom
  • Maintaining a safe environment
  • Putting children down for naps
    Holding children if needed
  • Cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, play, and prayer.

Be polite, courteous and friendly to all children, parents and volunteers.

Arrive 15 minutes prior to the Early Morning Service.

  • Child care hours during summer months (June through August) include every Sunday 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM.
  • Child care hours during the regular months (September through May) include every Sunday 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM. 
  • You’re expected to work all Sundays even if it falls on a holiday unless otherwise discussed. You will have the option to work other church events, i.e. Easter, Christmas, Vacation Bible School, etc. The opportunity for extra work will be announced at least 4 weeks prior to the event.

Stay until children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child’s registration form.

In the event of an emergency notify the parent via cell phone or text.

Straighten the nursery room and clean any toys/beds before leaving the nursery.   All toys that have had contact with saliva will require special attention with the sanitizing wipes available in the nursery.

Attend an evaluation after a 90-day probationary period and thereafter annually.

Report any issues to the nursery coordinator which hinder you from carrying out your duties or responsibilities.

Communicate in advance by phone to the Nursery Coordinator:

  • Any planned absences with an advance two-week notice
  • Any unplanned absences at least two hours prior to the shift

Qualifications:

At least two years of experience in caring for children between the ages of 1 to 5 with the ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities.

At least 18 years of age

Provide Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance; Pennsylvania Criminal Records Check for Employment; and FBI Criminal Background Check.

Compensation:Hourly wage as agreed upon by the Church Nursery coordinator and the Church Nursery Staff Member

No other benefits are available with this position

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