Nursery Caregiver - Community Center

About the role

Provide loving care to Crossing Community Church Nursery children (0-5 years) to lay a firm foundation of faith in the lives of the babies and toddlers. In a very real sense you, along with their parents, are their first picture of God and His love for them.

This position reports to the Community Center Kids Pastor.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 30 minutes before event begins to set up room
• Greet parents and child warmly at the door calling the child by name (if known)
• Ensure diaper bags and other belongings are marked with child’s name.
• Check for nametag on child
• Check for diaper change needs, and be aware of signs of discomfort
• Comply with security check-in and out procedures as outlined in training manual
• Interact with children through age appropriate toys, books, music, etc.
• Attend mandatory training meeting (annually)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursery Supervisor

Schedule

Usual work days are Sunday and as needed for special events. Normally Sundays: 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Skills and Gifts

• Love for babies/toddlers
• Know/willing to learn about baby/toddler characteristics
• Dependable, punctual, consistent attendance
• Flexible, willing to work where needed
• Ability to get along with all people
• Friendly and cheerful

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physical activities that require the ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, bend, feel with fingers, talk, hear, hand/eye coordination
• Requires considerable use of the arms and legs for a period of 3-4 hours
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at a time
• Able to walk a long distance (up to a quarter mile)
• May be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses
• This is a safety sensitive position where the employee has responsibility for his/her own safety and the safety of others including minors
• Drug free workplace

Spiritual Gifts

• A mature walk with Christ exhibiting the spiritual gifts of administration/organization, shepherding, teaching, encouragement, and service/helps.

Education and Experience

At a minimum the applicant must be 18 years old, have childcare experience, and display a genuine love for babies/toddlers.