Nursery Caregiver

Position Title: Nursery Caregiver

Classification: Lay Program Staff

Responsible To: Director of Christian Education and Pastor/Head of Staff

Summary of Position: The Nursery Caregiver is responsible for the care of infants and toddlers during Sunday morning worship, the Christian education hour, as well as Thursday evening choir activities and other special events (as needed). We are seeking a mature adult to provide a consistent presence for very young children. This individual should be personable and work to provide an environment that reassures parents/guardians as they leave their children in the nursery. The Nursery Caregiver is responsible for the comfort, well-being, and safety of the children in their charge; for respecting parents’/guardians’ wishes regarding the care of their children; and for ensuring that the nursery is a welcoming and fun environment. The Nursery Caregiver works directly with other nursery staff, volunteers, and parents/guardians; and in a cooperative relationship with facility, program, and administrative staff, church leadership, and congregation members.

Responsibilities:

• Open and set up the church nursery at 8:00 AM on Sunday mornings;

             5:45 PM on Thursday evenings (as needed)

• Clean up nursery and close at 12:00 PM on Sundays;

             9:15 PM on Thursdays (as needed)

• Provide light custodial services (i.e. cleaning up spills, wiping counters, sanitizing toys)
• Check in/out all children, collecting any information needed
• Engage the children in creative play, songs, stories, and otherwise provide a happy, wholesome nursery experience
• Monitor condition of nursery equipment and supplies and alert the Director of Christian Education of any needs
• Overseeing the care, maintenance, cleanliness, security, and safety of the nursery area and equipment
• Ensure facilities are aesthetically pleasing to parents and children
• Responsible for securing information from visitors with nursery-age children and notifying Director of Christian Education
• Provide staff for nursery when requested for special service or event
• Comply with Child Protection Policy
• Work with the Director of Christian Education to implement an age-appropriate religious education program
• Report any concerns to the Director of Christian Education or the Pastor/Head of Staff
• Keep records of accident/incident reports and share information with Director of Christian Education on the date the report is made
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, especially dealing with parents/guardians and children in a professional manner
• Childcare experience necessary…please provide references
• Candidate must have reliable transportation
• Understanding of basic first aid and be certified in child/infant CPR training (or must be willing to become certified, as cost will be paid for by First Presbyterian Church)
• Good communication skills, including fluent English
• Must be willing to provide all aspects of childcare, including changing diapers and giving bottles
• Honesty
• Dependability
• Flexibility and creativity in solving problems/conflicts
• Appropriate dress is expected

Other:

Hours: Sundays 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Thursdays 5:45 PM – 9:15 PM (as needed) 

Salary: $15.00/hour

Attendance every Sunday is expected, including Easter Sunday. Your supervisor will coordinate with your school breaks and holidays to ensure a workable schedule.

Occasionally First Presbyterian Church holds special services of worship on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and others as notified by the Director of Christian Education. The Nursery Caregiver will be asked to work during these services if available.

If on any scheduled Sunday or Thursday there are no children in the nursery but the Nursery Caregiver was required to show up, the salary will be paid.

If at any time the Nursery Caregiver is unable to work on account of a personal emergency, they must promptly advise the Director of Christian Education so that alternative care can be arranged. This particularly applies in the case of a cold or other transmittable infection.

Two-week’s notice of vacating the position is requested.

Requests for a change in schedule need to be made in writing to the Director of Christian Education no later than two weeks in advance of the scheduled shift.

Job Type: Part-time, guaranteed 4 hours per week on Sundays; may get up to 10 hours per week on special occasions.