Career Opportunity - Nursery Supervisor

Goal

Provide a safe, welcoming, developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers (up to age 4) during Sunday morning services, and supervision/care for children of various ages during other church activities, including but not limited to meetings, classes, and special all-church events. Ensure a safe environment for children and allow parents to participate fully in church life.

Hours, Compensation, Benefits

This position requires two and a half hours a week on Sunday morning (10 am-12:30 pm) year round, plus longer hours on some Sundays and other times as arranged with the supervisor, sometimes in consultation with staff, committees or teams who need childcare to support a church event.
Pay and benefits are determined on a yearly basis according to church personnel policies
In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Duties and Accountabilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. However, these statements are not exhaustive and cannot anticipate all possible duties and requirements which may arise.

Specific Responsibilities

Infant/Toddler Care and Various Age Childcare
Provide care for infants and toddlers in the church nursery during Sunday morning services
Take attendance and ensure that parents sign children in and out of the nursery and complete visitor forms or (after three visits) Religious Education registration forms. Consult with parents regarding the child's health history, allergies, and any other concerns regarding the child's well being while in the care of the nursery.

Safety and Discipline

Use positive language to direct or redirect children.
Refrain from physical discipline or punishment.
Maintain a space that is physically and emotionally safe for all children and caregivers.
Ensure that children in diapers or in the process of potty-training remain clean and dry by frequent diaper checks and potty breaks.
Communicate concerns, if any, to parents upon pick-up.
Report concerns, problems, accidents, or suggestions to the (DRE) immediately.
Pick-up toys and clean nursery space prior to departing; report any concerns to the DRE.
Conduct classroom inventory checks and inform DRE when supplies/equipment are needed or are in disrepair.
Provide supervision and care for children of various ages during church activities by arrangement
Ensure that parents sign children in and out of the provided childcare
Ensure children have appropriate and safe toys and activities
Facilitate and participate in age-appropriate activities with the children, such as games, role playing, reading and storytelling, songs and fingerplays, or simple crafts.
Assist children in attaining age-appropriate skills, such as self-care, care of belongings, manners, cooperation, and engaging in community.
Collaborate with church staff and volunteers in designing and implementing childcare and activities
Collaborate with Bookkeeper and Other Staff to create or develop payroll reporting procedures for Nursery Caregivers

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma
CPR and First Aid certification is recommended

Experience

Experience caring for and leading activities with infants, toddlers, and children
Familiarity and comfort with Unitarian Universalism is recommended.

Skills

Physical strength and agility to provide care for children
Understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities
Knowledge of basics of child safety and welfare
Well organized and reliable
Ability to work effectively with other staff and volunteers
Tactful and mature with a good sense of humor
General understanding of and openness to Unitarian Universalist principles and philosophies

Other Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
This is a responsible position, requiring the ability and willingness to maintain a regular work schedule and notify your supervisor in a timely manner if unable to work as scheduled.
This position requires work on Sunday and occasional work at other times by arrangement.
The successful candidate is required to have a background check; if completed in connection with this employment, the background check will be covered financially by the church.

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following with reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Utilize hand and finger dexterity
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Employee must be able to see.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds independently; ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds with assistance

Supervisory Relationships

The Nursery Supervisor is supervised by the Acting Director of Lifespan Religious Education.
The Nursery Supervisor works closely with paid childcare providers as well as volunteers providing childcare and maintains proper records of hours worked for paid nursery staff.

Equal Opportunity

The Church of the River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply

To apply, please submit your application to Acting Director of Lifespan Religious Education by Oct 31st, 2022:

Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
Not required, but encouraged: a cover letter

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position.