Child Caregiver

Status: Part-time; non-exempt

Work hours: Wednesday (9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.), Thursday (9:00 A.M. - 11:30A.M.), and Sunday (7:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.), and occasional additional hours for special events

Summary:

For a Christian, work should never just be work. It should be an integral part of how we serve God, His Kingdom and our community. That is what you will find in a career at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church!

We are looking for a loving, energetic, and committed individual to join the amazing team of Caregivers who provide childcare for children from newborn to 5 years of age during our worship services. Candidates must have a welcoming and nurturing demeanor, a love for working with children and the ability to communicate in English. The person in this role should be committed to the Mission and Core Values of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide childcare for worship services and special events as assigned by the Preschool Ministries Coordinator..

2. Prepare childcare rooms at the beginning of each session by checking for dangers or hazards. Set up each shift with age-appropriate toys, books in good repair and Sunday school lessons.

3. Greet parents and children upon their arrival and departure while overseeing the check in procedure in a professional and friendly manner

4. Actively engage in age-appropriate activity with children by reading books, doing puzzles, playing indoor/outdoor games, etc., while being at the child’s eye level and using a soothing tone of voice.

5. Assist classrooms as needed by the Preschool Ministries Coordinator.

6. Assist in the organization and cleanliness of the environment by routinely picking up during and at the end of each session. This includes disinfecting toys and other material used.

7. Communicate issues, problems, or supply needs to the Preschool Ministries Coordinator. This includes reporting attendance issues, time-off requests, and other related matters in a timely manner.

8. Attend policy and procedure training, as well as annual update training; to comply with health, safety and first-aid procedures as outlined in the handbook.

9. Be attentive to the physical needs of each child and contact parents if there are visible signs of sickness or if an emergency occurs.

10. Ensure that each child’s individual bag is labeled with his/her name and that all special instructions regarding feeding/napping schedules are communicated clearly between parent and caregiver.

11. Be attentive to the physical and overall needs of children.

Education and Experience:

Required eligibility includes graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Additional eligibility qualifications include two years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Due to the nature of this role, only Christian applicants will be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $0.99 - $999,999.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with children: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person