Nursery Director

Job Title: Nursery Director

Location: St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church, 2290 S Clayton St., Denver, CO 80210.

Position Type: Part-Time

Weekly Schedule:

• Tuesday: 6:00-8:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
• Sunday: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, 12:15-1 PM 

Overview:

St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church is seeking a man or woman who feels particularly called to teach children aged 2 to 6 years old. This person will be a dedicated and compassionate worker who provides spiritual formation, ensures the safety and well-being of the children, and manages one or two volunteers. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about early childhood spiritual development, understands the principles of brain development in young children, can deliver age-appropriate teaching, and desires to join the community at St. Mary’s.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spiritual Formation: Implement and execute assigned curriculum to facilitate the spiritual growth of children during designated times. Emphasize memorization of psalms and foundational Christian teachings.
• Child Supervision: Oversee and engage with children aged 2 to 6 during nursery hours, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment.
• Volunteer Management: Lead and coordinate a very small team of volunteers, providing guidance, training, and support to maintain a high standard of care and instruction.
• Safety and Well-being: Maintain a secure environment by adhering to child safety protocols, conducting regular safety checks, and ensuring all activities are age-appropriate.
• Budget Management: Manage a modest budget allocated for nursery supplies, ensuring necessary materials are available and expenditures are documented.
• Service Integration: Escort children to the main service for communion at the appropriate time, facilitating a seamless transition and participation.
• Bring the children down for a blessing: Each Sunday, the children will be brought to the nursery at 9:45 AM (15 minutes after the start of mass). At 10:15 AM, the Nursery Director will escort the children back to the mass, bringing them to their parents so they can either receive communion or a blessing from the priest. Following this, the Nursery Director is expected to remain for the remainder of the mass and receive communion themselves. 
• Thursday Night Attendance: The Nursery Director shall attend Thursday night Evening Prayer and potluck, starting at 6 PM, prior to teaching the children from 7-8PM.
• Communicate with Parents: Text parents from the nursery in difficult situations.

Hours and Compensation:

• Hours: 17/mo.
• Compensation: $50/hr

Additional Details:

• After six months, a performance-based increase in pay will be awarded ($1,000/month), with no additional hours required. Clear performance indicators will be discussed during the interview.
• As the church grows, this role is expected to transition into a full-time, salaried position with a market-competitive salary.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background check before being hired.
• Despite the local laws, St. Mary’s does not permit staff drug usage.

Qualifications:

• A practicing, confirmed Catholic (i.e., Anglican, Roman, or Orthodox).
• If one is not yet confirmed, but very interested in Catholicism, please apply and together we will discern where you are at.
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood education or children's ministry, particularly with ages 2 to 6.
• Strong understanding of historical Christian teachings, with the ability to impart spiritual lessons to young children.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience managing volunteers preferred.
• Commitment to child safety and well-being, including knowledge of best practices in childcare.
• Ability to manage a small budget effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A desire to join and actively participate in the life and ministry of St. Mary’s Anglican Catholic Church.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications to ryan@saintmarysacc.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church:

• St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church, located in Denver, CO, is a small church that is quickly growing church. Namely, God is exclusively sending us people in their 20s-30s, some of which are young families. Our mission is to deliver the “faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3) and our vision is to reconnect Colorado with its Catholic faith. For more information, visit our website at saintmarysacc.org.