First Presbyterian Church

We are currently seeking a Nursery Attendant. The full job description is posted below.

• To apply for the position, please send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in and qualifications for the position to office@firstpresberthoud.org

• If you have questions, please call 970-532-2192 or email office@firstpresberthoud.org

• The pay is $25 each Sunday for an hour and half of work (9:45 to 11:15)

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SCOPE: Provide oversight and care for children placed in nursery during worship services and special occasions/events.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Must be at least 13 years of age or older.

• Give permission for a background check if 18 years-of-age or older.

• List two adults for references from school or work.

• Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Seek opportunities to nurture faith in Christ:

  • Be available to Read Bible stories aloud to children.

  • Be available for prayer (e.g., before play, in thanksgiving for family and friends).

• Distribute and collect child-care sign-up sheets to new families using the nursery. Take note of allergies or other special needs.

• Notify the Christian Education elder of the presence of new children and families.

• Ensure that children are picked up by the same person who dropped them off or the parent/guardian’s pre-authorized individual.

• Wash hands and assist the children with good hand washing as needed to prevent disease. (Hand sanitizers are not a substitute for hand washing.)

• Help the children pick up and put away toys at the end of the hour.

• Change diapers as authorized by parent or guardian.

• Keep the nursery a peanut-free zone.

• Clean and sanitize indoor play area, table, and diaper changing table and toys each Sunday or event, even if they do not look dirty.​

  • Sanitize​

  • Always follow label instructions.

  • Rinse with water after sanitizing and leave to air dry.

• Cleanup bodily fluids (e.g., blood, urine, fecal matter, vomit) immediately. (They might be highly contagious.)

• Notify an usher to contact parent(s) or other appropriate person should illness or other concerns arise.

• Notify the Christian Education Chair/co-chair when broken equipment or toys need replacing or the nursery needs additional supplies.

• Notify the Christian Education Chair/co-chair should number of children present in the nursery require another adult present.

 

EXPECTATIONS

 

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to start of worship service or special event (e.g., new member classes, Bible study group, seasonal events).

• Use personal electronic device brought to the nursery only for calling for assistance or notifying appropriate family of their child’s need.

• Contact the Christian Education Elder and Pastor of planned or unplanned absences as soon as aware of the circumstance.

• Submit documentation of work hours monthly for pay.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

 

• The nursery attendant is an “exempt” employee and is accountable to the Christian Education elder, Personnel Committee chair and the Pastor as head of staff.

• In the event the Christian Education Chair/co-chair is absent from a service or event, contact the Personnel Committee Chair instead. 

• The Pastor, Christian Education Chair and Personnel Committee Chair will conduct semi-annual performance reviews based on the anniversary date of employment.

 

COMPENSATION

 

• The pay is $25 each Sunday for an hour and half of work (9:45 to 11:15). 

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