Nursery Coordinator - Part Time

Overview

Part Time:
Average of 3 ½ hours a week (two services school year, one service summer, and room cleaning).

Reports to:

Director of Family Ministry.

Overall Responsibilities:
At the direction of the Pastor/Head of staff and under the supervision of the Director of Family Ministry (DFM), the Nursery Coordinator will serve as the primary nursery attendant on Sunday mornings during worship services, working with volunteers to provide coverage for the number of children. The nursery is a ministry of the Wisdom Team overseeing the Christian education of members, friends, and guests of Wayside Presbyterian Church, and will adhere to general church policies and building operations consistent with Wayside Church’s mission, vision, and the 4

Ws discipleship pathway of Welcome, Worship, Wisdom & Witness.

Purpose:

Wayside’s nursery serves the congregation under the auspices of Wisdom Team, providing for the care, nurture, and early Christian development of our youngest children. The nursery receives children of members, friends, and guests and strives to make them feel welcomed, valued, and connected to the church as children of God.

The incumbent is accountable to the Session of Wayside Presbyterian Church through the Pastor/Head of Staff, with primary reporting to the Director of Family Ministry as day-to-day supervisor. The Nursery Coordinator is expected to maintain consistent communication with supervision via text, email, or phone to ensure weekly coverage and processing of timely information.

• The Nursery Coordinator is a member of the church staff but does not attend weekly Staff Meetings.
• Work cooperatively with the Pastor/Head of Staff, and other church staff and volunteers, in service to the whole church.
• Ensure that decisions of the Session, Head of Staff and Director of Family Ministry are followed in the nursery ministry.
• Serve as a hands-on caregiver in the nursery ministry with volunteers caring for infants and little ones through preschool age.
• Maintain a clean and safe nursery, inspecting, cleaning, and replacing toys as needed per established schedule in consultation with the Director of Family Ministry.
• Establish and maintain drop-off and pick-up procedures with families, maintaining good communication and documenting any concerns, needs, or suggestions.

• Arrive at the church 30 minutes prior to worship services, check in with the Pastor/Head of Staff and/or Director of Family Ministry, and remain at least 30 minutes after services for child transfers, general cleaning, and resetting of the Nursery for the next use.
• Maintain a weekly check-in register of children with documentation of adults authorized to take them out of the nursery, and any physical, medical, or emotional concerns children may have. Maintain statistics on children using the nursery and report monthly or as requested to the Director of Family Ministry for reporting to the Session and Congregation.
• Offer the love of Christ primarily through safe, warm caregiving, using appropriate play, stories, and videos to engage the gospel.
• Cleaning of the nursery area: spot clean weekly, with deeper cleaning during cold/flu season in consultation with the Wisdom Team, including cleaning of textiles and other washable items. Deep cleaning to be completed as needed during cold/flu season to disinfect the room and heavily used items.
• Defer ongoing communication with parents/guardians of children to the Director of Family Ministry.
• Consult with the Director of Family Ministry regarding the need for, or concerns about, volunteers.
• Consult with the Director of Family Ministry on nursery needs and upgrades that may require attention from the Building & Grounds Team or have budget implications.
• Take care of all practical needs of infants and preschoolers, including diapering, assisting with potty needs, discouraging aggressive behavior, and returning children clean and prepped for home.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• A high school diploma is preferred, with experience in childcare.
• Interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work…