Part-time Nursery Coordinator

To provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children at West Side United Methodist Church. The primary focus is on nursery care, ages 0-4. On Sundays when there are no nursery age children present, the nursery coordinator will function as a children’s ministry assistant in the elementary class. The Nursery Coordinator will arrive at 10am on Sundays, 30 minutes prior to Morning Worship. Childcare hours include every Sunday between the hours of 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Hours may vary during special services/events, and holidays including Christmas Eve, Easter, Ash Wednesday. Summer hours and availability can be discussed/flexible.

Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age.

• Satisfactory completion of background check.

• Satisfactory completion of CPR and first-aid training for infants and children.

• Three successful references.

• Candidates for this position must demonstrate cultural humility and an active alignment with our statement of inclusion:

West Side UMC is committed to maintaining an environment free from bias, prejudice, and discrimination. We proactively cultivate a space that honors and protects diverse and non- traditional family structures. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any form of marginalization. We work towards being a safe andinclusive space for all.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in education or early childhood development

• Church/Christian Background

• Experience planning and executing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities

• Facilitated play-based learning activities