Position Description:

  • Title: Nursery Attendant
  • Reports to: Director of Faith Formation
  • FLSA Status: Nonexempt
  • Hours and schedule: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. most Sundays
  • Date revised: January 3, 2025

Purpose of Positon:

  • Provide care to children ages 0-5 in the church nursery during Faith Formation (Sunday School) classes and Sunday worship services.
  • Provide childcare during additional church events as agreed upon ahead of time.

Core Competencies:

  • Organization and Planning: Keep the nursery organized and work with the Director of Faith Formation to implement plans for the good of the Faith Formation program.
  • Trust and Integrity: Connect with children, families, and church staff with kindness and respect. Maintain confidential information and appropriate boundaries to protect the privacy of church members and their children. Admit errors with transparency in a spirit of learning and growing.
  • Conflict Management: When needed, identify sources of friction and initiate resolution through direct communication. In all aspects of the role, prioritize active listening, collaboration, and equity.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Build rapport with natural warmth and emotional intelligence. Prioritize compassion and inclusion when encountering church members, children, and church staff.

Essential Functions:

  • Support the health and safety of babies and children by
    • Changing diapers
    • Organizing toys
    • Sanitizing all surfaces
    • Sanitizing toys
    • Creating a warm and inviting environment for the children and families
    • Picking up toys
    • Playing with the kids

Qualifications:

Qualifications may be met as a result of education, professional experience, volunteer work, informal training, and/or equivalent lived experiences.

  • At least 2 years’ experience working with children
  • Ability to lift at least 20 pounds
  • Ability to get on the floor and interact with children
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Ability to agree to and follow the Peoples Church Safety Policy
  • Preferred but not required:
    • First Aid/CPR Certification
    • Knowledge of child development
    • Knowledge of or interest in religious institutions in general or Unitarian Universalism in particular

How To Apply:

  • Please email your resume and a cover letter to the Director of Faith Formation at faithformation@peoplesuu.org. In your cover letter, please provide examples of experience specifically related to the essential functions listed above.
  • The starting hourly wage is $13.50/hour, with opportunity for advancement after a 90-day probationary period.
  • Membership in Peoples Church is prohibited.
  • Start date: January 15, 2025 or when a suitable candidate is hired.

We are committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. Consider joining the dedicated staff of this liberal religious community. If you are excited about this role, but unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist at: https://peoplesuu.org/about-peoples/