Nursery Childcare Assistant

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: 4254867132

Closing Date: 05/31/2024

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