Nursery Worker
Job description
Job Title: Nursery Worker
Reports To: Children’s Ministry Director
Status: Part-Time (Sunday mornings/evenings; occasional special events)
Pay: $ 15.00
Job Summary
We are looking for a warm, reliable, and nurturing individual to join our nursery team. You will create a safe, joyful, and welcoming environment for our youngest members (infants through age 4). The ideal candidate is an engaging presence who loves helping and engaging with children.
Key Responsibilities
- Active Engagement: Provide age-appropriate play, read stories, and lead simple crafts or songs to keep children happily occupied.
- Nurturing Care: Attend to basic needs, including soothing upset children, changing diapers, and assisting with snacks.
- Safety & Security: Follow all check-in/check-out procedures and maintain a clean, sanitized, and hazard-free environment.
- Parent Communication: Greet parents warmly, relaying any necessary information about their child's time in the nursery at pickup.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience caring for infants and toddlers (previous church, daycare, or school experience preferred).
- Character: A positive attitude and an energetic personality.
- Reliability: Punctuality and consistency are necessary.
- Clearance: Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
- Physical Ability: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and move easily between sitting on the floor and standing.
- Certifications: CPR and First Aid (not required but preferred)