Lead Nursery Teacher

Overview:

We are urgently seeking a teacher who loves the Lord, and has a passion for working with nursery age children. Our nursery on Sundays isn’t very large, but we need a consistent person every week to lead in this ministry in order to build relationships with the children, and trust with their parents. This is a part time position, providing nursery care during our Sunday morning service. $25/hour with 2-3 hours per week.

Duties Include:

- Preparing the Nursery for children on Sunday mornings.

- Engaging with parents as they drop off and pick up their children.

- Taking care of the children during service by playing with them, reading to them, changing their diapers if needed, etc.

- Maintaining a good relationship with parents by communicating with them about how their children are doing.

- Cleaning the Nursery after every child has been picked up.

- Keeping the children safe by adhering to drop off and pick up procedures.

- Making a list of supplies, and other needs, and communicating those needs with the Children’s Pastor.

- Working with the Children’s Pastor to maintain a safe and fun environment for the Nursery.

Job Requirements:

- Must have a personal relationship with Jesus

- Must have experience working with 0-3 years olds

- Must have some knowledge of child welfare regulations and best practices

- Must be 18 years or older

- Must be CPR/First Aid certified

- Must be submitted to a background check

- Must be able to lift small children

- Must be able to easily move back and forth from a seated position on the floor to a standing position

- Must be able to communicate with people of many cultures

- The ability to speak/understand Spanish is not required, but would be very helpful

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest in joining our Children's Ministry team!