Bothell United Methodist ChurchBothell, Washington 98011Part TimePosition 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:
Closing Date: 05/31/2024
