Childcare Assistant

Title: Childcare Assistant

Position: Part-time, Permanent position (Hourly)

Goal: Assist the Childcare Coordinator to create a safe and engaging environment for children while their parents or guardians are participating in UUFF services, meetings, programs, or events.

Supervision: The Childcare Assistant is supervised by the Childcare Coordinator with consultation from the Operations Manager or by the chair of the personnel committee in absence of the Operations Manager.

Eligibility: The Childcare Assistant position is open to anyone who meets the following requirements:

• Is at least 21 years old and completes new hire paperwork.
• Has proof of completion of babysitting and First Aid/CPR training from a credible source within 30 days of hire.
• The online Red Cross babysitting basics class will meet this requirement.
• The online Red Cross Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED class will meet this requirement.
• UUFF will reimburse for these online Red Cross trainings or other training of similar cost, if needed.
• Provide three references.
• The Childcare Assistant position is not open to anyone who is currently a member.

Principle responsibilities and duties:

• Help provide childcare on Sunday morning during religious education and worship services on a regular basis and at other UUFF meetings, programs, or events when available.
• Abide by the UUFF Child Care Guidelines and Safe Congregation Policy.
• Help maintain a neat, clean, and organized nursery/playroom.
• Arrive for scheduled work sessions on time, notify the Childcare Coordinator immediately if there are conflicts with the work schedule, absence due to illness, etc.
• Perform other job duties as directed by the Childcare Coordinator and/or Operations Manager.

Skills needed:

• Ability to help provide care for a mixed group of infants, toddlers and young children, creating boundaries that maintain safety and respect while promoting tolerance of diverse views.
• Ability to take direction, follow instructions and work well with the Childcare Coordinator.
• Flexibility to be available for occasional childcare duties at times other than Sunday morning.
• Ability to obtain/maintain current Red Cross Certification in CPR/First Aid and Babysitting Basics (provided by UUFF, if needed).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person