Nursery caregiver - Community center
CROSSINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH INC
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Quick overview
The Caregiver will provide loving care to children aged 0-5 years at the church nursery, aiming to establish a foundation of faith in their lives. Responsibilities include setting up the room, warmly greeting parents and children, ensuring belongings are marked, and interacting with children using age-appropriate materials.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess childcare experience, and demonstrate a genuine love for babies and toddlers. The role requires physical ability to stand, lift up to 35 pounds, and perform activities for several hours, while also adhering to security and safety procedures.
Job description
a Christ-centered church committed to
live by FAITH, be a voice of HOPE, and be known by LOVE
Job Position: Nursery caregiver
(Position Description - part-time, hourly, non-exempt, administrative, and at-will)
Location - Community Center, Oklahoma City
Scope of Position
Provide loving care to Crossing Community Church Nursery children (0-5 years) to lay a firm foundation of faith in the lives of the babies and toddlers. In a very real sense you, along with their parents, are their first picture of God and His love for them.
Organizational Relationship
This position reports to the Community Center Kids Pastor.
Responsibilities
- Arrive 30 minutes before event begins to set up room
- Greet parents and child warmly at the door calling the child by name (if known)
- Ensure diaper bags and other belongings are marked with child’s name.
- Check for nametag on child
- Check for diaper change needs, and be aware of signs of discomfort
- Comply with security check-in and out procedures as outlined in training manual
- Interact with children through age appropriate toys, books, music, etc.
- Attend mandatory training meeting (annually)
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursery Supervisor
Schedule
- Usual work days are Sunday and as needed for special events. 1.
- Normally
- Sundays: 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Skills and Gifts Required for Position
- Love for babies/toddlers
- Know/willing to learn about baby/toddler characteristics
- Dependable, punctual, consistent attendance
- Flexible, willing to work where needed
- Ability to get along with all people
- Friendly and cheerful
Physical Requirements
- Able to perform physical activities that require the ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, bend, feel with fingers, talk, hear, hand/eye coordination
- Requires considerable use of the arms and legs for a period of 3-4 hours
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at a time
- Be able to walk a long distance (up to a quarter mile)
- May be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses
- This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position had the responsibility of his/her own safety and the safety of others including minors
- Drug free workplace
Spiritual Gifts
A mature walk with Christ exhibiting the spiritual gifts of administration/organization, shepherding, teaching, encouragement, and service/helps.
Education & Experience
At a minimum the applicant must be 18 years old, have childcare experience, and display a genuine love for babies/toddlers.