Job Opportunity - Parish Nursery Worker

OLOF Job Opportunity Parish Nursery Worker

Position: Parish Nursery Worker

Location: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

Reports to: Family Life Coordinator

Status: Contractor, no benefits

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Job Description:

Our Lady of Fatima is seeking a safe, responsible, and nurturing individual to provide care to our youngest parishioners ages 6 months to 5 years while they are in the parish nursery during studies, special events, and parish life offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

                Provide attentive care and supervision for children in the nursery

•        Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment at all times
•       Arrive on time and remain until the last child is picked up and the nursery is cleaned
•       Manage the check-in/check-out process for children
•       Communicate warmly and effectively with parents, following any specific instructions they give for their children
•       Engage children with age-appropriate activities, including play, games, stories, and crafts
•       Use positive redirection to guide children’s behavior when needed
•       Work cooperatively with fellow nursery staff
•       Practice proper hygiene, including frequent handwashing
•       Keep the nursery tidy, organized, and inviting
•       Sanitize toys, remove trash, and complete cleaning tasks before leaving
•       Report any concerns and communicate supply needs to the Family Life Coordinator

Job Requirements:

•   Ability to lift infants and toddlers up to 50 pounds
•   Predictable, punctual on-site attendance
•    Follow all Diocese, parish, and parish nursery policies
•   Willingness to complete any additional Diocese or Catholic Mutual requirements, such as a drug screening or fingerprinting (costs covered by the Diocese)

Basic Qualifications (required):

•  Experience working with children
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Pass a background check and CMG Safe Environment requirements
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications (preferred):

• Experience working in a childcare setting
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work evening and weekend shifts, sometimes during parish events

Childcare staff shifts- Staff are not required to work each shift.

They need to be able to work at least 2 shifts regularly.

• Tuesday- 9-12am (nursery open 9:30-11:30am)
• Wednesday- 5:30-8:30pm (nursery open 6-8pm)
• Thursday- 5:30-8:30pm (nursery open 6-8pm)
• Sunday- 9:00-11:30am (nursery open 9:30-11am)

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to Sarah Parsons at  Sparsons@ourladyoffatima.org