CHURCH NURSERY WORKER

Trinity United Methodist Church; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity United Methodist Church is seeking a Church Nursery Worker to provide safe, nurturing care for children aged 0–4 on Sundays, with weekly hours of approximately 2–3. The role requires arrival 15 minutes before service and adherence to nursery policies.

Responsibilities include feeding, diapering, play, reading, and coordinating with a guardian. CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain is required. Background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children aged 0–4 years.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willing to undergo background check.
• CPR and First Aid training for infants/children required or willing to complete.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care including feeding, diapering, naps, play, reading and supervision.
• Be polite, friendly and courteous to children, parents, and volunteers.
• Arrive 15 minutes before nursery opening and stay until children are secured with a responsible guardian.
• Assist with nursery setup, cleaning toys and surfaces after use; follow policies and director's directions.
• Available to work on Sunday mornings and during holidays or meetings where childcare is offered.

Skills

Childcare experience

CPR/First Aid training

Caring demeanor

Education

18+ age requirement

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

CHURCH NURSERY WORKER (Updated August 2025)

Hourly Position: Approx. 2-3 hours per week

Rate: $15 per hour

Trinity's Mission Statement: Embracing all to experience and share God's love.

Ministry Purpose

To provide safe, secure, nurturing, clean and efficient care to children. Ministry responsibilities include playing with the children or directing their play, reading to them, and tending to their general care.

Job Description

• Responsible for age-appropriate care which includes: feeding, changing diapers, maintaining a safe environment, putting children down for naps, holding, sitting with and cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, crafts and play.
• Polite, friendly, and courteous to all children, parents, and volunteers.
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to nursery opening.
• Stay until all children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child's registration or noted in writing by legal guardian.
• Straighten room, clean any used toys/beds, and wipe all surfaces before leaving.
• Assistance with other tasks on direction of Pastor of Youth & Families and to help with general programming when needed.
• Must be available to work on Sunday mornings.
• Work holidays that fall on Sunday. May be needed at other times including Christmas Eve, Holy Week, and for meetings where childcare is offered.
• Abide by nursery policies and classroom expectations.
• Communicate in advance, directly on phone, by e-mail or in person to the Pastor of Youth & Families:

• Planned absence must be given at least two weeks ahead of time.
• In case of last-minute illness, contact Director of Children's Ministry immediately.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the care of children 0-4 years of age with the ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities and characteristics.
• 18 years of age or older
• Willing to submit to background check.
• Must have current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR training and First Aid training for infants and children, or be willing to complete such training.

Trinity United Methodist Church

Embracing all to experience and share God's love.

Office Hours

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9 am - 3 pm

Closed Wed. and Fri.

Worship Times

Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.