Nursery Assistant

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Nursery Lead; Chair, Worship Ministry Team

Review Data: 9 May 2026

Job Summaries: To assist the Nursery Lead with childcare during church activities

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

1. Assist in the childcare of the nursery during church activities, normally during Sunday Services from
2. Provide child care in the absence of the Nursery Lead
3. Maintain a safe environment
4. Support Age-appropriate activities
5. Communicate with Parents and Ministry Teams
6. Assist with organization and cleanliness-cribs, sheets, and changing table etc.

Competencies

1. Demonstrated Christlike Love for children

2. Organization Skills: Keep materials and space orderly and prepared

3. Communication Skills: Communicates clearly, calmly, respectfully with children, parents, and co-workers

4. Time Management: Use time effectively to manage care routines and responsibilities

5. Attention to Detail: Notices small details that impact safety and care quality

6. Patience: Remains calm, composed in a fast-paced environment

7. Teamwork: Works cooperatively with lead and ministry teams

8. Reliability: Can be depended upon to follow schedules, procedures, and commitments

9. Professionalism: Maintains appropriate conducts, boundaries, and demeaner at all times

10. Problem Solving: Responds appropriately to routine issues as they arise

11. Confidentiality and Discretion: Protects sensitive information related to children and families

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and child protection screening

2. Must be at least 18 years old

3. Have a High School Degree, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent; or currently pursing a High School Degree

Preferred Qualifications

1. CPR certification inclusive of children

2. Successful completion of babysitting course

Work Conditions:

1. Work is performed in a church nursery or children's ministry area, typically outfitted with cribs, changing tables, toys, and child safe furnishing

2. Environment is indoors and outdoors, active, and may be noisy due to children crying, playing, or moving about

3. Nursery assistants work closely with infants and toddlers, often at floor level, on low furniture, or standing for extended periods

Physical:

The role requires the ability to:

1. Lift and carry infants or small children
2. Bend, kneel, crouch, and sit on the floor
3. Stand or walk for extended periods
4. Respond quickly to children's needs or emergencies

Acknowledgement

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Our congregation is a vital, active family of believers called to worship and serve from a broad variety of denominational backgrounds and experiences, yet united in Christ to witness to our community his compassion and power in our lives.