Nursery Care Worker

Reports to: Office Administrator/Bookkeeper

Status: 5 hours per week; $15 per hour

Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Nursery Care Attendant provides dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to children, ages 0-4 years, during Sunday morning worship and occasionally for other activities.

Essential Functions:

● Ensure a safe environment for the children in the nursery.

● Provide age-appropriate care which includes (but is not limited to) feeding; changing diapers; escorting children to the bathroom; distributing snacks and helping children clean up afterwards; interacting with children through games, stories, play, and prayer.

● Foster a warm and welcoming presence by engaging with the parents/guardians and building a relationship with them.

● Seek to provide opportunities for faith formation of the children through prayer, crafts, Bible stories and an environment of safety and trust.

● In the event of an emergency with a child, notify the parent via cell phone.

● Arrive 15 minutes before the start of Sunday School, currently at 9:00 a.m.. Childcare hours include every Sunday 8:45–11:15 a.m., holidays included. The opportunity for extra work (e.g., for Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Christmas Eve, Vacation Bible School, Congregational meetings) will be announced at least 4 weeks prior to the event.

● Work cooperatively with congregational nursery volunteer(s)

● Clean, sanitize and straighten up each week before leaving.

● Follow the First Lutheran Church Nursery Policies and Procedures Manual

● Communicate, in advance, with the Office Administrator/Bookkeeper:

o Planned absences with an advance two-week notice

o Extenuating circumstances requiring an unplanned absence as soon as possible

Core Competencies (knowledge, skills, behaviors and results expected in the performance of this job):

● Hospitality/Accessibility: Generates a sense of hospitality and or accessibility by his or her very presence; communicates a sense of availability, warmth, openness and approachability; fosters natural connections between members of the congregation and with visitors; supports a culture of welcoming and connection in the life of the congregation.

● Interpersonal Skills: Establishes good working relationships with all others who are relevant to the completion of work; works well with people at all levels of the congregation; builds appropriate rapport; considers the impact of his/her actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; is approachable; avoids communication triangles.

● Compassion and Care: Exudes a natural sense of care for the well-being of others; responds with empathy to the life circumstances of others; communicates a sense of support in his or her very presence; demonstrates appropriate and boundaries expressions of care.

● Teaching: Understands the formative role that early childhood relationships play in building strong foundation of faith and can interact with children in a way that fosters faith and trust.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Some previous work with children (does not need to formal employment) but demonstrates the ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities and young ages.

● At least 18 years of age

● Satisfactory completion of CPR training for infants and children

● Three references

Termination Policy

● There will be a 90-day probationary period where either party may terminate employment without cause. After this period, a two-week notice is expected from either party.

● Dependability is essential. Tardiness and excessive absences will result in termination of employment.

● Immediate termination without notification will occur in cases of

o Intentional verbal, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect of any child, parent, or church member.

o Flagrant violations of the Personnel Policy or the Nursery Policies and Procedures Manual

o If the employee is under criminal investigation for child abuse, neglect, endangerment or related charges.

Effective: September 1, 2022

This position is co-terminus with the Senior Pastor

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Patient demographics:

• Children
• Infants

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Norfolk, VA 23517 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norfolk, VA 23517: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person