Job Details
Bothell United Methodist Church
Bothell, Washington 98011
Part Time
Position Purpose: To provide safe care in our church's Nursery for toddlers through age four of families who participate in Sunday morning worship and the various ministries/activities offered by the church throughout the week. To engage with children in worshipful experiences and faith practices through play, stories, song, and prayer during worship times.
Reports to: Nursery Lead
Hours: Sunday mornings 8:30am-12pm and other opportunities as they arise
Salary: $20/hour
Qualifications and Requirements:
? A desire and willingness to care for and engage in play and faith practices with young children and families
? High school diploma or GED
? A National Background Check (church can conduct the check)
? The ability to sit on the floor, stand, walk, and run with ease
? The ability to lift 40 lbs.
? Certification in infant/child CPR and First Aid
? Availability every Sunday morning and flexibility to be available at occasional church events throughout the year
? Ability to use loving, positive, and constructive methods for correcting inappropriate behaviors
? The successful candidate will: a) demonstrate an easy-going and positive attitude in working with toddlers and children, b) be a good communicator with both children and adults, c) demonstrate good decision making skills in caring for infants and children and d) demonstrate God's love and grace for all
Principal Responsibilities:
* Prepare nursery spaces ahead of church services and events, arriving 15 minutes before either.
* Greeting Families:
? Create a welcoming environment for families and children
? Greet families as they arrive and ensure they are checked-in
? Familiarize new families with safety requirements, physical nursery set up, procedures for check-in and check-out, and the pager system
? Be prepared to answer any questions or know who to ask
? Make note of any special needs (including allergies) as listed on a child's registration information, and make sure all caregivers are aware of these needs
* Faith Formation During Worship Time
? Gather children that would like to engage and tell age appropriate Bible stories and engage musically through songs, dance, and instruments as appropriate
? Provide opportunities for prayer during time together
? Overall, demonstrate God's love "real" for all
* Caring for Children:
? Perform diaper changing ensuring toddlers and children are dry and clean at all times
? Make note of any diaper changes or feedings and report these to the parent/guardian at pick up
? Alert the Nursery Lead of any issue needing additional attention or when to alert parent/guardian as necessary
* Conduct Check-out:
? Brief parents/guardians on experience with their children
? Notate experiences on Bothell UMC form
? Ensure infants and children are checked out and returned to only the designated individuals
* Clean up after all children have been picked up:
? Clean and sanitize toys, chairs, tables, and any equipment used
? Restore room to original condition
? Perform light dusting, vacuuming, and laundry to maintain room cleanliness
* Miscellaneous
? Record regularly record hours worked
? In the event of an unplanned absence, notify the Director of Children's Ministries as soon as possible
? If any questions about the nursery care program arise, contact the Director of Children's Ministries, preferably by email
? Follow the documented nursery worker instructions
? Send a postcard to the family of any child here for the first time
? NOTE: Except to contact staff or parents/guardians or in emergencies, the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while caring for infants and children as well as when meeting with parents/guardians is prohibited
Care during weekday/evening events
? Follow same guidelines outlined under Sunday morning childcare
Organization: Bothell United Methodist Church
Contact: Alan Jacobsen
Phone: 425#######
Closing Date: 05/31/2024
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