Church Nursery Child Care Worker

Nursery Child Care Worker

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Seattle, Washington

St. Luke’s Ballard is looking for a part-time Caregiver for kids 7 and younger. The Caregiver will be present to guide and play with children from 9:45-11:15 on Sundays and for some special events Sunday after church or in the evenings. The Nursery coordinator provides dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to children at church, in a safe and clean environment.

Nursery Coordinator Responsibilities

Welcoming children and helping parents to sign them in.

Responsible for providing age-appropriate care and 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.

Straighten the room and clean any toys before leaving

Report to the Vicar or Children’s Minister any issues which are hindering the carry out of the duties or responsibilities.

Recruit additional volunteer attendants to insure that 2 adults are always present.

Communicate in advance, by email or text message 1) any planned absences with a two-week notice, or 2) any unplanned absences at least two hours prior to the shift.

Nursery Coordinator Requirements

The Nursery Coordinator must complete Safeguarding training within the first three months of employment and obtain a certificate of completion. If the Coordinator has previously attended the training, s/he must provide documentation demonstrating completion. The Coordinator will conduct her/himself within the policies and guidelines established in the Safeguarding training.

The Nursery Coordinator must undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.

The Nursery Coordinator should be able to lift 10-15 pounds and to access all the buildings and property.