Nursery Attendant

This role will be needed for Sundays from 8:55 AM to 10:05 AM. Opportunities for additional hours will be available depending on performance.

Principle Function:

Provides for the physical, emotional and intellectual stimulation and safety of children ages 0-6 years while working in the church’s nurseries. Works under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator and Pastor.

General Qualifications:

1) Be of good moral and Christian character.

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

3) Speak in a gentle tone of voice to the children.

4) Knowledge of the age appropriate needs for children 0-4 years.

5) Ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities/characteristics common to children ages 0-4 years.

6) Willingness to submit to background and drug screenings.

7) Absences will be communicated in advance to the Volunteer Coordinator or in their absence the Pastor.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

8) DCF 40 hours preferred

Essential Duties:

• Maintains current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR training for infants and children.
• Greets each child and calls him/her by name (known children) when dropped off by parent(s)/guardians.
• Completes Nursery sign in and communicates special needs to volunteers and Nursery Coordinators.
• Arrives on time to the nursery at least 15 minutes prior to the service for which they are scheduled. Stays until all children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child’s registration form.
• Cleans and disinfects toys each Sunday (only toys played with on that Sunday) after children have left.
• Maintains good handwashing/hand hygiene after diaper changes and after assisting children with tissues for coughs, sneezes or runny noses. Wears latex free gloves while changing diapers, utilizes wax paper barrier and disinfects diaper changing area after each diaper change.
• Labels all sippy cups with child's name and tries to ensure that children drink from their own cup.
• Communicates needs for supplies to the Nursery Coordinator.
• Engages children in organized activities while staying in nursery, i.e. age appropriate songs, stories, lessons, crafts, etc.
• Ensures safety of the nursery environment, i.e. cleaning products and medications stored out of reach of children, outlet covers on electrical outlets, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively with additional volunteer in the nursery every week.

Miscellaneous:

• Dependability is essential, tardiness and excessive unscheduled absences may result in termination of employment.
• Nursery Workers report to the Volunteer Coordinator and the Pastor.
• There will be a six month probationary period where either party may with two weeks notice, terminate employment without cause.
• Paid Nursery workers are expected to work holidays that fall on Sunday

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person