Nursery Care Coordinator (Sundays)

The Salvation Army; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Manchester Citadel in Manchester, CT is seeking a part-time Nursery Attendant to care for infants through five-year-olds during Sunday morning meetings. The role focuses on safety, cleanliness, and nurturing care in a supervised setting.

You will diaper, supervise activities, coordinate volunteers, greet families, and report concerns to the supervisor. Must be 18+, able to lift 40 pounds, and able to communicate clearly; CPR/First Aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare and enjoying working with children.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and supervisors.
• Must pass a satisfactory background check and complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Diaper change and assist with bathroom needs.
• Constantly monitor and maintain the nursery's safety and cleanliness.
• Coordinate activities for the children in the nursery.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children aged from infants to five years old.
• Do not use mobile devices during work hours for personal matters.
• Enlist and assist in training volunteers for the nursery.
• Follow all health and safety precautions.
• Greet children and their parents at the door as they arrive, whenever possible.
• Notify the supervisor of any needs or concerns.
• Participate in regular planning.
• Prepare and serve snacks and inventory supplies.
• Provide at least one week's advanced notice of substitution needs to the supervisor.
• Provide parents with contact information.
• Report to work on time.
• Work cooperatively with parents and Corps staff.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Communication skills

Dependable & punctual

Lift 40 pounds

Tools

CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Location: Manchester Citadel (Manchester, CT)

Status: Non-exempt,Temporary

Hours Per Week: as needed

Schedule: as needed for Sunday, 9:15 am – 11:15 am

Scope of Position: Supervises all nursery activities for children from infants to five years old during Sunday morning Holiness Meetings to ensure their safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and assist with the bathroom needs of children.
• Constantly monitor and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the nursery.
• Coordinate activities for the children in the nursery.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children aged from infants to five years old.
• Do not use mobile devices (cell phones, tablets, etc.) during work hours for any personal matters.
• Enlist and assist in training volunteers for the nursery.
• Follow all health and safety precautions.
• Greet children and their parents at the door as they arrive, whenever possible.
• Notify the supervisor of any needs or concerns.
• Participate in regular planning.
• Prepare and serve snacks and inventory supplies.
• Provide at least one week's advanced notice of substitution needs to the supervisor.
• Provide parents with contact information.
• Report to work on time.
• Work cooperatively with parents and Corps staff.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in childcare and enjoy working with children.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with children, parents, and supervisors.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances.
• Energetic, patient, and nurturing personality.
• CPR and/or First Aid certifications are highly preferred.
• Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, lift, kneel, and crouch.
• Must be dependable.
• Satisfactory background check required.
• Must complete required training upon hire.
• Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army. The individual will embrace the tenets of faith and is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division athttps://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.