Church Nursery Caregiver

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Nursery Caregiver

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Augusta, Georgia

All Covenant employees function as representatives of a Christian community blessed by the grace of God. Our employees are called to minister to others, just as are the members of our congregation. Our employees accomplish this task when they reflect the love of God, spread the peace of Christ, and further the work of the Holy Spirit in their dealings with all people.

TITLE: Nursery Caregiver

STATUS: Part-time, year-round

PURPOSE: To provide dependable, safe, and nurturing care to children ages 0 through 11 years at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Nursery caregivers shall be responsible to the Co-Pastors/Heads of Staff and relate to the Session through the Sustainability Ministry Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational:

· A minimum of a high school diploma.

Personal:

· Exhibit a commitment to Jesus Christ and His church.

· Have experience caring for infants and children.

· Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Weekly childcare hours are Sunday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (August through May) and from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. (June and July). Childcare may be needed for other church-related events and special services throughout the year.

· Provide age-appropriate care which may include feeding; changing diapers and escorting children to the bathroom; maintaining a safe environment; putting children down for naps; holding, sitting with, and/or interacting positively with children through stories, games, and play.

· Attend a CPR certification training class and maintain certification while employed at Covenant.

· Participate in a training session for Covenant’s Child, Youth, and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and abide by the policy’s practices and guidelines.

· Be friendly and respectful toward all children, families, and church members.

· Dress professionally and appropriately for working with young children.

· Maintain and clean the nursery room before children arrive and after they leave. Be respectful of the preschool materials in the room.

· Notify pastors and parents in case of emergencies, injuries, or concerns about a child’s well-being.

· Work with other caregivers to share responsibilities and workload.

OTHER INFORMATION

Dependability is essential for this position. Tardiness and excessive absences cannot be tolerated and will result in termination of employment.

Other information pertinent to this position may be found in the personnel policy of Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Pay: $11.00 - $13.25 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 6.0 per week

Work Location: In person