Nursery Caregiver - Community Center

CROSSINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH

a Christ-centered church committed to

live by FAITH, be a voice of HOPE, and be known by LOVE

Job Position: Nursery Caregiver - Community Center

(Position Description - part-time, hourly, non-exempt, administrative, and at-will)

Campus - Community Center

Scope of Position:

Provide loving care to Crossing Community Church Nursery children (0-3years) to lay a firm foundation of faith in the lives of the babies and toddlers. In a very real sense you, along with their parents, are their first picture of God and His love for them.

Organizational Relationship:

This position reports to the Community Center Kids Pastor.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive 30 minutes before event begins to set up room
• Greet parents and child warmly at the door calling the child by name (if known)
• Ensure diaper bags and other belongings are marked with child name.
• Check for nametag on child
• Check for diaper change needs, and be aware of signs of discomfort
• Comply with security check-in and out procedures as outlined in training manual
• Interact with children through age appropriate toys, books, music, etc.
• Attend mandatory training meeting (annually)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursery Supervisor

Schedule:

• Usual work days are Sunday and as needed for special events.
  • Normally Sundays: 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Skills and Gifts Required for Position:

• Love for babies/toddlers
• Know/willing to learn about baby/toddler characteristics
• Dependable, punctual, consistent attendance
• Flexible, willing to work where needed
• Ability to get along with all people
• Friendly and cheerful

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform physical activities that require the ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, bend, feel with fingers, talk, hear, hand/eye coordination
• Requires considerable use of the arms and legs for a period of 3-4 hours
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at a time
• Be able to walk a long distance (up to a quarter mile)
• May be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses

Spiritual Gifts:
A mature walk with Christ exhibiting the spiritual gifts of administration/organization, shepherding, teaching, encouragement, and service/helps.

Education & Experience:

At a minimum the applicant must be 18 years old, have childcare experience, and display a genuine love for babies/toddlers.

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Crossings Community Church, as a religious organization, reserves the right to hire based on religion.

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