Supervisor: Nursery Supervisor

Classification: Non-exempt

Description: Under the supervision of the Children's Ministry Director and/or Nursery Supervisor, the Check In/Nursery/Childcare Worker is responsible for overseeing the needs, care and safety of children within their care.

Spiritual Qualifications:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which is modeled for the children, parents and other staff
• Seeks to grow in that relationship with Christ

Essential Requirements:

• Oversee the needs, care and safety of children in the Nursery area. This includes:
• Playing and caring for children (ages 0-12) in a fast paced environment which may include bending over, sitting, crawling and running.
• Ability to handle and manipulate small and large items with dexterity on a regular basis (such as twisting open locks on cabinets, gates, cups and bottles. This includes pinching and pulling items such as diapers).
• Ability to lift and carry children up to 60 lbs. (This includes holding/carrying children for extended periods of time and/or lifting them over items such as gates and barriers)
• Be comfortable using a computer and necessary devices
• Keep phone, text and email communications responsive on a weekly basis
• Enjoy children and desire for them to know of God's love and concern for their lives
• Shows a warm and welcoming attitude towards children, parents and co-workers
• Able to be flexible and creatively problem solve in complex situations
• Able to work quickly and responsibly in an ever-changing environment
• Able to keep confidential information that is private and personal in nature
• Successfully pass Live Scan criminal background check prior to hire
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Obtain certificate of negative result for TB screening prior to hire

Responsibilities:

• Set up and tear down of check in stations and equipment
• Knowledge of check in and check out procedures
  • Care for the safety and spiritual, physical and mental well-being of the children
  • Cheerfully greet/dismiss/ check in/check out of children and parents at check-in and check-out time
  • Lead assigned daily activities with children
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully, both orally and in writing, with parents and coworkers
  • Care for, sanitize and return all equipment to its proper place
  • Clean and maintain bathrooms, nursery rooms and other areas used for childcare.
  • Report any necessary repairs to Nursery Coordinator and/or Children's Ministry Director
  • Read the Nursery handbook in its entirety and have a working knowledge of its contents
  • Stay in constant communication with Nursery Supervisor and Children's Director regarding children's needs and parent communications.

Other Expectations:

• Actively and collaboratively participate as a member of the Nursery team
• Possess a positive, fun and outgoing attitude with children
• Work well with others (be a team player)
• Act quickly and exercise independent, mature judgment
• Be faithful in attendance, arriving at or before the time scheduled by the Supervisor
• Participate in at least two pre-arranged meetings every 12 months
• Work special events when necessary, including working Sundays and holidays such as, but not limited to VBS, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas Eve, etc.
• Perform all other essential duties not itemized here.

Physical Expectations:

Definitions:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 to 3 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (3+ to 6 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (6+ to 8 hrs/day)

Rancho has reviewed the duties described within this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties are included. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned by their supervisor.