Employment Opportunities

Position: Church Nursery Attendant

Supervisor: Rector

Scheduled Hours: 2-3 hours per week

Position Description:

To provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to children ages infant to 4 years for those attending our 10am church service. Hours are typically 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The Nursery Attendant will be the most identifiable face of our nursery program. It is vitally important that someone in this position convey a sense of hospitality to our little ones and parents and provide a consistent presence.

Essential Duties:

• Abide by all Safeguarding God’s Children policies of the Diocese of Arizona and this parish.

• Arrive on time to the nursery. Stays until all children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child’s registration form.

• Complete Nursery Registration forms and communicates special needs to volunteers.

• Provide age-appropriate care which may include: feeding, changing diapers, escorting to the restroom, holding, or sitting with and cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, play, art activities and prayer while maintaining a safe environment.

• Be polite, friendly, and courteous to all children, parents, and volunteers.

• Keep nursery clean, sanitize toys (as needed), help keep art/craft supplies organized and tidy.

• Straighten & tidy the nursery before leaving. • Dependability and a warm and welcoming presence is essential.

• In the event of an emergency notify the parent/guardian via a cell phone text or call.

• Report to the nursery coordinator any issues which are hindering the performance of the duties or responsibilities.

• Communicate in advance, by phone to the nursery coordinator: 1) any planned absences with an advance two week notice, or 2) any unplanned absences at least two hours prior to the shift.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age

• Can make at least a 9 month commitment

• Online completion of a paid SafeGuarding God’s Children training

• AZ Diocese background check

• Candidate demonstrates they love working with children and have experience in caring for children between the ages of 0 to 4 with the ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities.

• Flexibility as needs change week to week

The compensation for each Sunday is $40 minimum, and $20 per hour for any special church events.

The ideal candidate will:

• Love Jesus Christ and seek to serve Him in and through this position with fullness of heart, mind, soul and strength.

• Work well with a team and enjoy the ongoing process of learning, challenge, and growth that the job requires.

• Display a genuine love and natural affinity for connecting with children and parishioners.

• Value hard work, accountability, and follow-through.

Pay, Hours, and Benefits The Nursery Attendant is expected to work 2-3 hours a week. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour. Candidates interested in this position should send a cover letter, résumé, and references to hunter@epiphanytempe.org as soon as possible.