09/02/2022
Purpose: To provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at our Church, ages 0-3 years
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for providing age-appropriate care which includes: feeding, changing diapers,
escorting to the bathroom, maintaining a safe environment, holding, or sitting with and cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, play and prayer.
•Be polite, friendly, and courteous to all children, parents, and volunteers.
•Arrive 15 minutes prior to Sunday School. Child care hours include every Sunday 9:15AM to 12:00 PM. You are expected to work all Sundays even if it falls on a holiday. You will have the option to work other church events, i.e. Easter, Christmas, Ash Wednesday. The opportunity for extra work will be announced at least 4weeks prior to the event.
•Stay until the children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child’s registration form.
•In the event of an emergency notify the parent via cell phone.
•Straighten the room and clean any toys before leaving. All toys that have had contact with
saliva will require special attention. A sanitizing solution will be available to use in the nursery.
•Attend an evaluation after a 90 day probationary period and thereafter annually.
•Report to the nursery coordinator any issues which are hindering the ability to carry out of the duties or responsibilities.
•Communicate in advance, by phone to the nursery coordinator: 1) any planned absences with an advance two week notice, or 2) any unplanned absences at least two hours prior to the shift.
Qualifications:
•Experience in caring for children between the ages of 0 to 3 with the ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities.
•At least 18 years of age
•Satisfactory completion of background check
•Three References
Termination Policy:
•There will be a 90 day probationary period where either party may terminate employment without cause. Beyond this a two week notice is expected.
•Dependability is essential. Tardiness and excessive absences cannot be tolerated and will result in termination of employment.
Immediate termination will occur in cases of intentional verbal, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect of any child, parent, or church member. Termination may occur for failure to carry out job duties as described above.