Title: Nursery Attendant
Reports to: Director of Faith Formation
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Hours and schedule: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. most Sundays
Date revised: June 26, 2025
Purpose of Position
Provide care to children ages 0-5 in the church nursery during Faith Formation classes and Sunday worship services.
Provide childcare during additional church events as agreed upon ahead of time.
In the event there are no children in the nursery on a Sunday morning, provide support for the Faith Formation team.
Core Competencies
Organization and Planning: Keep the nursery organized and work with the Director of Faith Formation to implement plans for the good of the Faith Formation program.
Trust and Integrity: Connect with children, families, and church staff with kindness and respect. Maintain confidential information and appropriate boundaries to protect the privacy of church members and their children. Admit errors with transparency in a spirit of learning and growing.
Conflict Management: When needed, identify sources of friction and initiate resolution through direct communication. In all aspects of the role, prioritize active listening, collaboration, and equity.
Interpersonal Skills: Build rapport with natural warmth and emotional intelligence. Prioritize compassion and inclusion when encountering church members, children, and church staff.
Essential Functions
Support the health and safety of babies and children
Set up nursery space
Change diapers
Organize toys
Sanitize all surfaces
Sanitize toys
Create a warm and inviting environment for the children and families
Pick up toys, cleaning nursery surfaces at the end of shift
Play with the kids
Maintain attendance records and emergency parent contact information
Be aware of and accommodate special needs as needed i.e. allergies or medical needs
Communicate regularly with the Director of Faith Formation regarding classroom issues, scheduling concerns, supply needs, etc.
Additional support of the Faith Formation team when there are no children in the nursery
Assist with teaching Faith Formation classes for children in grades K-5
Assist with clean up after Faith Formation classes
Clean and organize Faith Formation spaces
Assist with craft activity preparation, decorate bulletin boards, make photocopies, and other administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
Qualifications may be met as a result of education, professional experience, volunteer work, informal training, and/or equivalent lived experiences.
At least 2 years’ experience working with children
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds
Ability to get on the floor and interact with children
Willing to submit to criminal background check and sign a code of ethics
Ability to agree to and follow the Peoples Church Safety Policy
First Aid/CPR Certification (PCUU will pay for training if not already certified)
Preferred but not required:
Knowledge of child development
Knowledge of or interest in religious institutions in general or Unitarian Universalism in particular
How to Apply
Please email your resume and a cover letter to the Director of Faith Formation at [email protected]. In your cover letter, please provide examples of experience specifically related to the essential functions listed above.
The starting hourly wage is $13.50/hour, with opportunity for advancement after a 90-day probationary period.
Membership in Peoples Church is prohibited.
Start date: August 1, 2025 or when a suitable candidate is hired.
We are committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. Consider joining the dedicated staff of this liberal religious community. If you are excited about this role, but unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Learn more about Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist at: https://peoplesuu.org/about-peoples/