Nursery Attendant
Summary
Provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care and formation to our children while the parents are at worship or other events in a clean environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in caring for children between the ages of 0 to 5 with the ability to adapt and
- interact with a variety of personalities and special needs.
- At least 21 years of age
- Satisfactory completion of background check
- Completion of CPR training for infants and children.
- Must adhere to St. Stephen’s Safe Church Child and Youth Protection Policy Guidelines
- Must complete all Safe Church modules required for nursery workers prior to starting work.
- Supply at least three references.
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing age-appropriate care which includes:
- Feeding
- Changing diapers (Universal precautions should always be used while changing diapers or dealing with bodily fluids)
- Escorting children to the bathroom
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Putting children down for naps
- Holding children if needed
- Sitting with and cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, play, and prayer
- Be polite, courteous, and friendly to all children, parents, and volunteers.
- Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the Morning Service. Childcare hours include every
- Sunday (10:00a.m.-Noon). Depending upon the number of nursery staff available, the expectation is to work all Sundays even if a Sunday falls on a holiday unless otherwise discussed. You will have the option to work at other church events if available and interested.
- Stay until children are secured with a responsible parent or adult.
- In the event of an emergency notify the parent in person or via cell phone.
- Straighten the nursery room and clean all toys and furniture before leaving the nursery. All toys that have had contact with saliva will require special attention with the
- sanitizing solution available in the nursery.
- Report any issues to the Rector, Vestry Advocate, Parish Administrator, or Director of Christian Education which hinder you from carrying out your duties or responsibilities.
- Communicate in advance by phone to the Rector:
- Any planned absences with an advance two-week notice
- Any unplanned absences at least two hours prior to the shift
Note: This description is not intended to include all responsibilities, as additional duties may be assigned, and existing duties may be adjusted at any time.
Employee Information
Hours: 3 hours per week on Sundays. Schedule to be determined in collaboration with the Rector. Additional compensated hours may be necessary during peak church holiday seasons or events.
Compensation range: $15 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Status: Regular, Part-Time, Non-exempt