Nursery Attendant

University of Wisconsin–Madison; McFarland (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

McFarland Lutheran Church seeks a Nursery Attendant to care for infants through four-year-olds during Sunday worship and church events, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Hires will help maintain a clean, organized nursery, supervise volunteers, and coordinate with staff. Schedule Sundays 7:45am–11:30am with potential for more hours during other services. Compensation is hourly and based on experience, with a roster for backups and substitutions.

Qualifications

• Age 18+
• Experience as a child care provider for toddlers and infants
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to become certified
• Background and reference checks required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Shift coverage provided for substitutions and backup when needed

Responsibilities

• Provide for the emotional, physical, and social needs of children in the nursery
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families
• Be in the nursery for the entire scheduled time or until all children have been picked up
• Enforcing nursery safety guidelines with children, family members, and volunteers
• Organizing and using the pager system to alert families if their help is needed
• At the end of shift, make sure the nursery is tidy & clean before leaving
• Arrange for an appropriate substitute when necessary
• Monitor the condition of the nursery environment, equipment, and supplies and alert the appropriate staff in case of problems.

Skills

Child care experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Experience with special needs

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Child care course or Red Cross babysitting

Background check clearance

Job description

Job No: 30388
Division/Organization: McFarland Lutheran Church
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 5529 Marsh Rd Mcfarland, WI 53558 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $12.00 to $18.00
Job Categories: Child Development and Care

Department Overview:

We are a Christian church in the Lutheran tradition. Starting in the waters of baptism and fed by the bread and wine of communion, our lives as children of God and disciples in the world are nourished in worship and community. Participating in worship, education and conversation, and service events are crucial to faith formation for people of all ages.

God has called us through word and sacrament to be a family of faith in this community. Our mission is to live in this world in loving response to the Triune God, through praise and proclamation, caring and serving, teaching and learning.

Anticipated Hours Per Week

4

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $12.00 to $18.00

Number Of Positions

3

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Formal Position Title:

Nursery Attendant

Position Description:

A Nursery Attendant will care for children who are infants through four years old, so that their parents might have a break from caregiving to attend worship or other church events. In addition to providing childcare, they will be in charge of maintaining a clean, organized environment in the nursery and directing church volunteers who may be assisting them.

MLC hopes to have several nursery attendants on roster to allow for shift substitutions, emergency back-ups, or extra support on busy weeks.

Schedule:

Sundays, starting at 7:45am and ending at approximately 11:30am

Potential for more hours during other worship services or events, depending on the needs of the congregation.

Compensation:

Hourly wage, Dependant on a candidate’s experience

Qualifications:

• Age 18+
• Experience as a child care provider for toddlers and infants
• Completion of a child care course or Red Cross babysitting course is a plus
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified)
• Training or experience working with children with special needs is a plus
• Satisfactory results of background/criminal records check and reference checks
• Strength to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide for the emotional, physical, and social needs of children in the nursery
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families
• Be in the nursery for the entire scheduled time or until all children have been picked up
• Enforcing nursery safety guidelines with children, family members, and volunteers
• Organizing and using the pager system to alert families if their help is needed
• At the end of shift, make sure the nursery is tidy & clean before leaving
• Arrange for an appropriate substitute when necessary
• Monitor the condition of the nursery environment, equipment, and supplies and alert the appropriate staff in case of problems.