PLEASANT HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Toddler room care and teaching attendant
DATE WRITTEN: April 17, 2008
REPORTS TO: Designated coordinator within education committee
EXPECTATIONS OF WORK SCHEDULE:
Sundays 9:30am-12:30pm during regular worship schedule
Sundays 9:30am-11:30am during summer worship schedule (2nd Sunday in June through 1st Sunday before Labor Day)
JOB SUMMARY:
To care for the infants and toddlers of the Church congregation during Sunday worship. To provide an age-appropriate Sunday school lesson for the toddlers using approved materials.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Provide consistent care for children in the toddler room, newborn to 5 years old.
2. Provide a healthy, safe, organized, and welcoming environment for the infants and toddlers.
3. Administer PHUMC Child Protection Policy and the sign-in/sign-out policy.
4. Change diapers of infants and toddlers, following proper health guidelines, as needed.
5. Assist toddlers in their potty training efforts, as needed.
6. Sanitize nursery toys once a calendar quarter and as needed.
7. Notify coordinator of needed supplies, volunteer assistance, or suggestions for improving care.
8. Distribute a healthy snack during the Sunday worship.
9. Feed infants as needed.
10. Supervise/coordinate with volunteer assistants.
11. Notify parents when necessary with pager system.
12. Provide an age-appropriate Sunday school lesson for the toddlers using approved materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 18 years of age or older.
2. Ability to pass a standard background check.
3. Ability to provide at least 3 references (personal, business, non-familial).
4. Enjoy working with infants and toddlers.
5. Ability to work well with others.
6. High school diploma or equivalent.
7. Demonstrated ability to teach children in a Christian setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience caring for infants and toddlers.
2. Current certification in infant CPR/First aid, or ability and willingness to become certified.