Job Summary
- Provide care to children ages 0-5 in the church nursery during Faith Formation classes and Sunday worship services.
- Provide childcare during additional church events as agreed upon ahead of time.
- In the event there are no children in the nursery on a Sunday morning, provide support for the Faith Formation team.
Responsibilities
Support the health and safety of babies and children:
- Set up nursery space
- Change diapers
- Organize toys
- Sanitize all surfaces
- Sanitize toys
- Create a warm and inviting environment for the children and families
- Pick up toys, cleaning nursery surfaces at the end of shift
- Play with the kids
- Maintain attendance records and emergency parent contact information
- Be aware of and accommodate special needs as needed i.e. allergies or medical needs
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Faith Formation regarding classroom issues, scheduling concerns, supply needs, etc.
When there are no children in the nursery:
- Assist with teaching Faith Formation classes for children in grades K-5
- Assist with clean up after Faith Formation classes
- Clean and organize Faith Formation spaces
- Assist with craft activity preparation, decorate bulletin boards, make photocopies, and other administrative tasks as needed
Requirements
Qualifications may be met as a result of education, professional experience, volunteer work, informal training, and/or equivalent lived experiences.
- At least 2 years’ experience working with children
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift at least 20 pounds
- Ability to get on the floor and interact with children
- Willing to submit to criminal background check and sign a code of ethics
- Ability to agree to and follow the Peoples Church Safety Policy
- First Aid/CPR Certification (PCUU will pay for training if not already certified)
- Preferred but not required:
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of or interest in religious institutions in general or Unitarian Universalism in particular
We are committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. Consider joining the dedicated staff of this LGBTQIA-affirming, multigenerational congregation committed to justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, and generosity – all grounded in a liberating Love.
More details about the position are available at: https://peoplesuu.org/11379-2/
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 per week
Work Location: In person