Infant & Toddler Teacher

Warm, friendly church, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin is hiring!

Infant & Toddler Teacher
Reports to: Director of Family Ministries
Works Alongside: Religious Exploration (RE) teachers, ages 5–12
Status: Part-Time, Approximately 200 hours annually
Compensation: Hourly, 24-26/hr depending on experience
Start Date: August 1, 2026

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Family Ministries, the Infant & Toddler Coordinator serves as the primary caregiver and program lead for children from infancy through age four. This role is fundamentally one of ministry — the ministry of presence, attunement, and consistent care. The Coordinator works as part of the Religious Exploration team, collaborating with RE teachers across all age groups to build connected, meaningful experiences for our youngest community members and their families.

Our ideal candidate will:
Have genuine warmth and patience with infants and toddlers, and be fully comfortable with all aspects of early childhood care — feeding, diapering, soothing, and supporting separation anxiety.
Hold or be willing to obtain Infant CPR and basic first aid certification within the first month of employment.
Bring experience in early childhood education, childcare, or a related caregiving role.
Have the ability to develop age-appropriate programming that nurtures wonder and UU identity.
Be a collaborative team member, comfortable working alongside staff and volunteers across age groups.
Demonstrate core competencies as listed below.

Essential Functions
Caregiving & Program:
Provide warm, consistent care for infants and toddlers — including feeding, diapering, soothing, potty support, and attending to emotional well-being.
Cultivate continuity of care so our youngest children feel genuinely at home in our congregation.
Develop and lead age-appropriate programming that nurtures wonder, belonging, and early UU identity.
Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for infants and toddlers at all times.
Uphold Safe Congregation policies in all interactions and environments.
Curriculum & Collaboration:
Participate in the annual RE curriculum planning retreat to establish shared themes across all age groups.
Stay in ongoing conversation with RE teachers throughout the year to align programming and reinforce shared themes.
Support Sunday Morning Programs for all youth as needed.
Provide childcare and supervision at congregational events.
Participate in intergenerational programming and the December holiday celebration service.
Community & Communication:
Communicate regularly with families, offering care updates and building trust as a consistent presence.
Attend weekly staff meetings and the annual staff retreat.
Serve as a welcoming and calming presence for children and caregivers during Sunday morning transitions.

Time Commitment — 200 Hours Annually



Hours
Weekly programming (4 hrs/week, Aug 4 – Jun 15)
180
Director onboarding & staff retreat 8
Winter holiday celebration 4
All-congregational retreat (includes RE curriculum planning) 8
Total 200



Core Competencies
Teamwork: Collaborates and communicates clearly and effectively with others; understands that staff teams are interdependent; creates a climate in which people want to do their best; shares ownership and visibility; takes an interest in the health and vitality of the congregation as a whole.
 

Hospitality: Is a welcoming presence for children, families, members, and visitors to the congregation; includes the newcomer into the life of the community; reaches out with care and compassion.
 

Creativity: Engages in fresh thinking when developing programming; willing to experiment and see failure as part of the process; approaches the needs of young children from multiple angles; inspires a sense of wonder and curiosity.
 

Integrity: Is widely trusted, direct, and truthful; maintains appropriate confidences; adheres to a set of core values that are in alignment with Unitarian Universalist principles, and lives in accordance with those values; abides by professional codes of conduct and Safe Congregation policies.
 

Self-Awareness: Is conscious of their own reactions to situations and systems; understands unconscious bias; is committed to multicultural learning and anti-oppression work; cultivates personal spiritual growth; has a realistic understanding of their own gifts and challenges.
 

Flexibility: Understands that the scope of responsibilities can change over time and is willing to adapt; remains steady and responsive in the dynamic environment of infant and toddler care.
 

Discipline: Follows through on commitments; self-motivated; sets and meets expectations; manages time effectively in a role that requires both presence and planning; asks for support when needed.
Problem-Solving: Uses a combination of experience, attunement, and good judgment to navigate the challenges of early childhood caregiving. Handles complexity and competing needs with skill, warmth, and grace; considers the well-being of children and families in every decision.

To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and at least two references by email to veronicamaier@uumarin.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

* The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, abilities, or socioeconomic status.