Nursery Caregiver for Parishes (NE)

Job description

Holy Family Catholic Church, located in Davidsonville, MD seeks candidates for a Nursery Caregiver. The Nursery Caregiver will assist the Teacher with implementing social and educational activities for preschool aged children in a safe and nurturing setting. This position requires an ability to relate to young children to foster their independence and encourage creative play and learning. This is a part-time position working 4-6 hours weekly.

Essential Functions

• Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adhere to all COMAR regulations and Archdiocesan policies).
• Follow Teacher's direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.
• Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.
• Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children's skills and abilities.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.
• Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner.
• Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs.
• Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient, and caring manner.
• Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually).
• Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance).

Pay Rate: $15.00, Hourly

Benefits: This is not a benefit eligible position.