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Nursery Care Supervisor

Northminster Presbyterian Church

1416 20th Street   Ames, Iowa   50010   515-233-2540   www.amesnpc.org

Background: Nursery care for infants and children up to 2nd grade is provided during worship and church events. This is a service to parents/guardians who wish to have their small children in a supervised play setting while they (parents/guardians) participate in church activities.

 Position Description:

The Nursery Care Supervisor is the primary care giver for children brought to the church nursery. The supervisor secures a safe and nurturing play environment for attending children and supervises volunteer assistants when needed. Care times are on Sundays 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and during special events such as during Lent and Bible studies.

 Nursery Care Supervisor Responsibilities

  1. Serving as the primary caregiver for children in the nursery on Sunday mornings.
  2. Supervising the nursery for special services or events (i.e. Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve, etc.)
  3. Supervising the safe transfer of children in and out of the nursery by families.
  4. Summoning parents/guardians for immediate assistance in an emergency.
  5. Notifying greeter if additional adult volunteers are needed.
  6. Reporting any minor first aid care to parent/guardian and pastor.
  7. Maintaining a record of nursery attendance.
  8. Maintaining the nursery play area and toys to ensure a safe environment.

    Qualifications:

    1. Minimum age 18 years.
    2. Experience caring for infants, young children.
    3. Successful completion of a background check with no child endangerment or abuse complaints

    Compensation: Compensation is $20.00 per hour.

    Duration: No established term. The nursery care is provided year-round.

    Oversight, Reporting and Evaluation:

    The pastor is Head of Staff. All church positions report though the pastor to the Session. Interview and selection are done by the Personnel Committee with approval by Session. Annual reviews and compensation recommendations are done by the Personnel Committee.

    Notify the pastor or Personnel Committee chair in the event of an absence.

    1. Notify the Pastor in the event of an absence.
    2. Report any concerns and program needs to the pastor.
    3. Report hours to the church administrative assistant.
    4. Report shortages of supplies and cleaning or repair needs to the church administrative assistant.

    TO APPLY: Apply on-line throught the link below or Send resume and cover letter to amesnpc@gmail.com

     

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