Church Nursery Worker

Overview

We are a modern church that offers three Sunday services -- two in English (9am and 11am) and one in Spanish (1:00pm) -- as well as evening membership classes & small group meet ups (eg bible study).

We are looking for a responsible, reliable, loving person to work in our church nursery every Sunday at 8:30am for 4 or 6 hours. The children can range in age from 3 months - 4 years old. There is also the opportunity to work 1-2 hours providing childcare for our evening events -- usually Sundays, Mondays or Tuesdays starting around 6pm or 7pm. For these events, the children are usually a mix of preK and elementary.

Duties

• Supervise and care for young children in a designated nursery space during church events, ensuring their safety at all times
• Implement age-appropriate activities from the provided lesson plan
• Maintain a clean and organized nursery environment
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians
• Follow church policies on child supervision, pick up/drop off, parent contact, etc
• Assist with diapering/toileting, snack/feeding, engaging play, and comforting children as needed
• Collaborate with church staff and volunteers to coordinate schedules and ensure smooth nursery operations

Skills

• Experience working with groups of young children, preferably in a daycare center, preschool, or elementary school setting
• Fluent in English and Spanish strongly preferred, as this position supports our English and Spanish congregations
• Certification in first aid and CPR (including pediatric first aid) to respond confidently to emergencies is preferred
• Strong classroom management skills to foster positive behavior and safe environments
• Excellent communication skills for parent interaction and team collaboration

The church places a high priority on taking excellent care of the kids parents trust us with.

*This position requires a background check.
*Must have your own transportation.
*Please only apply if you are able to commit to an every Sunday, long-term commitment.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in a daycare center, preschool or elementary school?
• Do you have a CPR/pediatric first aid/similar certification?

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Norwalk, CT 06850 (Required)

Work Location: In person