Job Title: Nursery Worker (Part Time)

Compensation - $20.00 an hour

Job Summary:

Responsible for supervising, nurturing, and caring for children, ages 1- PreK. 

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing age-appropriate care which includes:

  • Changing diapers 

  • Escorting to the bathroom

  • Maintaining a safe environment 

  • Holding children if needed

  • Cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, play, and prayer

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

Be available to work from 9:30am-11:30am every Sunday morning

Stay until all children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child’s registration form. 

In case of emergency, notify the parent immediately. 

Tables, toys and other surfaces are to be cleaned and disinfected after use.

Communicate in advance, by phone or email to the pastor or office manager: 1) Planned absences with an advance two week notice 2) Any unplanned absences at least two hours prior to working

Work and Education Requirements:

High School Diploma 

Experience in care for children between the ages of 1 to 5. 

18+ years of age 

Must be CPR certified for infants and children (if not, the church will provide training)

Must complete a background check and drug screening

Must adhere to First Congregational Church, Thomaston Safe Church Guidelines and Policies 

Provide three references 

Termination Policy: 

There will be a 90-day probationary period where either party may terminate employment without cause. 

Dependability is essential. Tardiness and excessive absences cannot be tolerated and will result in termination of employment. 

Immediate termination will occur in cases of intentional verbal, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect of any child, parent, or church member. Termination may occur for failure to carry out job duties as described above or failure to comply with the “First Congregational Church, Thomaston Safe Church Guidelines and Policies”.