Nursery Attendant

Davis Memorial Christian; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville, IL is seeking a mature, part-time childcare worker to care for children aged 0-5 during Sunday morning worship and Tuesday evenings. The role emphasizes dependable, safe, and nurturing care within a church setting.

The position requires availability on Sundays and Tuesdays, completion of a satisfactory background check, and a friendly, courteous demeanor with children, parents, and volunteers. Training and adherence to safety protocols are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Completion of satisfactory background check.
• Available to work every Sunday and Tuesday.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care for children ages 0-5 during Sunday 10:00–11:30 a.m. and Tuesday 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Feed, change diapers, escort to bathroom, and maintain a safe environment.
• Hold or sit with children, engage in games, stories, play and prayer.
• Be polite, friendly, and courteous to children, parents and volunteers.
• Report incidents involving children or adults promptly and maintain room sanitation.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Purpose:

Davis Memorial is looking for a mature, part-time worker to provide dependable, safe, secure and nurturing care for children while at church. This worker is responsible for caring for children aged 0-5 years on Sunday morning 10:00-11:30a.m. and Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing age-appropriate care which includes feeding, changing diapers, escorting to the bathroom, maintaining a safe environment, holding or sitting with and cheerfully interacting with children through games, stories, play and prayer.
• Be polite, friendly, and courteous to all children, parents and volunteers.
• Provide childcare during hours stated above with additional opportunities to work during Holy Week, Easter, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, ect.
• When child is dropped off, responsible adults leave their name and phone number on the child's registration form.
• Stay until the children are secured with a responsible adult.
• Straighten the room, clean and sanitize any toys, tables, ect. Before leaving.
• Promptly report incidents involving children and/or other adults.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and request more supplies, as needed.
• Communicate in advance to the Pastor for planned absences with a two week notice and un-planned absences at least two hours prior to the work time.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Completion of satisfactory background check.
• Available to work every Sunday and Tuesday.