*Job Description Nursery Attendant – Paid Staff*
*Principal Function*:
Provides for the physical, emotional and intellectual stimulation and safety of children ages 0-4 years while working in the church’s nurseries.
Works under the direction of the Director Family Ministries.
*General Qualifications*:
* Be of good moral and Christian character.
* Be polite, friendly and courteous to all children, parents, and volunteers.
* Speak in a gentle tone of voice to the children.
* Stability of physical, mental and emotional health.
* Knowledge of the age appropriate needs for children 0-4 years.
* Ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities/characteristics common to children ages 0-4 years.
* Active willingness to advance personal knowledge of nursery care for children 0-4 years (i.
e.
seminars, readings, etc.
).
* Willingness to submit to background check.
* Absences will be communicated in advance (minimum of 24 hours) to the Director of Family Ministries.
*Education Requirements:*
High School Diploma or GED equivalent *Essential Duties:*
* Abides by all Safe Sanctuary policies of the local United Methodist Church at all times.
* _Maintains current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR training for infants and children.
_
* Greets each child and calls him/her by name when dropped off by parent(s)/guardians.
* Completes Nursery Registration Records 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, snacks, etc.
to the Director.
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.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Miscellaneous:*
* Dependability is essential, tardiness and excessive unscheduled absences may result in termination of employment.
* Keeps confidences as a sacred trust.
* There will be a six month probationary period where either party may with two weeks’ notice, terminate employment without cause.
* Paid Nursery Attendants are expected to work holidays that fall on Sunday.
This includes Easter Sunday and our 4:00 p.
m.
Christmas Eve service.
*Schedule:*
* A typical schedule for our Nursery Attendant is Sundays 9:00 a.
m.
-12:00 p.
m.
(times may vary slightly).
* Must be available to work a minimum of three out of four Sunday's a month.
* Other days and times are optional as they become available for other special events.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $16.
00 per hour
Schedule:
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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