Child Care Attendant

We are looking for someone to provide dependable, safe, secure and nurturing care to children during Sunday worship and fellowship times.

Responsibilities:

• Provide age-appropriate care for children age 0-10. This includes: feeding, changing diapers, escorting to the bathroom, maintaining a safe environment, holding or sitting with and cheerfully interacting with children using games, stories, play, and prayer.
• Be polite, friendly and courteous to all children, parents, and volunteers.
• Regular child care hours include every Sunday 9:15AM-11:30AM. You are expected to work all Sundays, even those that fall on holidays. You may be asked to occasionally work additional hours with advance notice (example: Stay an hour later to watch children during an adult educational session).
• Stay until children are secured with a responsible adult.
• In the event of an emergency, notify parent via the communication system (cell phone).
• Straighten the room and clean toys/changing area before leaving. All toys that have had contact with saliva must be cleaned using sanitizing solution available in the nursery.
• Report to the church Office Administrator any issues which are hindering attendant’s ability to carry out these duties and responsibilities.
• Communicate in advance, by phone, to the church Office Administrator 1. Any planned absences with two weeks advance notice; and 2. Any unplanned absences at least two hours prior to the beginning of the shift.
• Complete annual Sexual Harassment training, as required by NYS.

Qualifications:

• Be at least 16 years old (ages 16-17 must have working papers)
• Have experience caring for children age 0-8 with the ability to adapt and interact positively with a variety of personalities.
• Have current CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person