St. Michael’s Nursery Staff provides for the physical, emotional and intellectual stimulation and safety of children ages 0-5 years while working in the church’s nurseries. Works under the direction of the Director for Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries.

General Qualifications:

· Be of good moral character, polite, friendly and courteous to all children and parents.

· Knowledge of the age-appropriate needs for children 0-5 years.

· Ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities/characteristics common to children ages 0-5 years.

· Willingness to submit to background check.

· Absences will be communicated in advance to the Director of Children & Youth Ministries.

Education Requirements:

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Essential Duties:

· Complete Safe Church Training through the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado (within 2 weeks of employment)

· Greets each child and calls him/her by name when dropped off by parent(s)/guardians.

· Arrives on time to the nursery at least 15 minutes prior to the service for which they are scheduled. Stays until all children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child’s registration form.

· Cleans and disinfects toys each Sunday (only toys played with on that Sunday) after children have left.

· Maintains good handwashing/hand hygiene after diaper changes and after assiting children with tissues for coughs, sneezes or runny noses.

· Wears latex free gloves while changing diapers, utilizes wax paper barrier and disinfects diaper changing area after each diaper change.

· Labels all sippy cups with child’s name and tries to ensure that children drink from their own cup.

· Communicates needs for supplies, snacks, etc. to the Director of Children & Youth Ministries.

· Engages children in organized activities while staying in nursery, i.e. age appropriate songs, stories, lessons, crafts, etc.

· Ensures safety of the nursery environment, i.e. cleaning products and medications stored out of reach of children, outlet covers on electrical outlets, etc.

· Other duties as assigned.

Miscellaneous:

· Dependability is essential, tardiness and excessive unscheduled absences may result in termination of employment.

· Keeps confidences as a sacred trust.

· Paid Nursery workers are expected to work holidays that fall on Sunday and may be asked to work additional hours during busy times, i.e. Holy week.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 5 per week

Schedule:

4 hour shift
Morning shift
Weekends only

Work Location: In person

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

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