Nursery Attendant

Position Title:  Church Nursery Attendant 

Reports To:     Director of Children’s Ministry

 

Pay: $18.00 per hour 

Hours: Sundays, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (3.5 hours per shift)

Schedule: Flexible / On-Call Signup (Work 1 to 4 Sundays per month based on your availability)


Position Overview
Are you looking for a flexible, rewarding weekend role working with little ones? We are seeking warm, dependable Nursery Attendants to join our Sunday morning care team. In this role, you will create a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment for children ages 0 to 4 while their families attend church services. Whether you’re available every Sunday or just once or twice a month, we welcome you to join our nursery roster!
 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
·      Engage & Play: Cheerful interaction with toddlers and infants through creative play, stories, simple crafts, and faith-based music and books. 

·      Provide Quality Care: Attend to routine needs including comfort, feeding/snacks, bathroom assistance, and naptime routines as appropriate. 

·      Maintain Safety: Ensure a clean, secure environment by maintaining nursery standards and using our child check-in/checkout process to ensure children leave only with authorized adults. 

·      Parent Communication: Promptly notify parents via our standard communication system if special assistance or care is needed. 

·      Room Care: Help keep toys, cribs, and play areas sanitized and orderly at the end of the shift.


Schedule and Flexibility:
·      Sunday Shift: Standard shift is 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM. 

·      Flexible Signup: Shifts are scheduled via monthly signup. Work as often as your schedule permits!

·      Special Events (Optional): Occasional opportunities for additional hours during holiday services (Easter, Christmas Eve) or other church events, based on your interest and availability.

 

Qualifications:
·      Experience caring for infants and young children (ages 0–4). 

·      A warm, patient, and welcoming presence for children and parents alike. 

·      Ability to pass a background check and standard drug screening. 

·      CPR/First Aid certification for infants and children (or willingness to complete training provided/supported by the church). 

·      Compliance with our Safe Church policy standards.

CONTACT : Kristen Perry, kperry@alcto.org