Nursery Team Lead

Providence Christian Academy, Inc.; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Christian Academy, Inc. seeks a Nursery Team Lead to support infants and young children in a Christ-centered setting. You will supervise activities, assist Nursery Teachers, and help maintain safety, cleanliness, and nurturing routines throughout the day.

Desired candidates have prior childcare experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional growth within a faith-based school environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Early Childhood Education coursework preferred.
• Infant/Toddler CDA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist Nursery Teachers in providing age-appropriate care for infants and young children.
• Maintain active supervision and enforce staff-to-child ratios.
• Oversee a safe, clean, welcoming nursery environment.
• Assist with routines: feeding, diaper changes, naps.
• Incorporate Bible stories, songs, prayers into daily activities.
• Prepare classroom materials and supplies with staff.

Skills

Childcare basics

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Christian values

Patience

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education coursework

Infant/Toddler CDA

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Mandated reporter training

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Elementary School Principal, Preschool Director, and Nursery Team Lead, the Nursery Team Lead assists in providing loving, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care for infants and young children; supports a safe, clean, nurturing, and Christ-centered classroom environment; and assists the Nursery Teacher in meeting the physical, emotional, social, developmental, and spiritual needs of each child in accordance with the mission, values, policies, and standards of Providence Christian Academy.

• Maintains a growing relationship with Jesus and consistently participates (e.g. weekly) in a local church or with a local congregation.
• Exhibits unquestionable professionalism anchored in a commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates integrity while fully engaging in the academic, spiritual, and covenant mission of Providence Christian Academy.
• Delivers exemplary customer service by cultivating positive relationships throughout the Providence community.
• Demonstrates a genuine love for children and a commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment.
• Models Christian character, patience, kindness, humility, and servant leadership when interacting with children, parents, and staff.

Essential Functions

• Lead and assist Nursery Teachers in providing loving, attentive, and age-appropriate care for infants and young children.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times and ensure adherence to established staff-to-child ratios.
• Oversee and support a safe, nurturing, clean, organized, and welcoming nursery environment.
• Assist with and help establish routines for feeding, diaper changes, naps, and other daily care activities.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to children's physical, emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Provide comfort, encouragement, and reassurance to children as needed.
• Plan and support age-appropriate activities that encourage children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and developmental growth.
• Incorporate age-appropriate Bible stories, songs, prayers, and biblical principles into the nursery environment.
• Establish and maintain consistent daily routines that provide children with a sense of security, comfort, and belonging.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials, toys, activities, and supplies in collaboration with Nursery Teachers and staff.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children and families.
• Follow all school policies and procedures related to child supervision, health, safety, sanitation, allergies, medications, illness, emergency procedures, and child protection.
• Ensure children are released only to authorized parents, guardians, or designated individuals in accordance with school procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance, sign-in/sign-out, daily activity, incident, and other required records.
• Communicate promptly with Nursery Teachers and Nursery Team Lead regarding student needs, concerns, incidents, or other matters requiring attention.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional, and respectful relationships with parents and guardians.
• Communicate appropriately with parents when directed by Nursery Teachers or Nursery Team Lead while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, employees, and other school-related information.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitizing of toys, surfaces, changing areas, equipment, and frequently used materials.
• Monitor classroom supplies and communicate needs to Nursery Teachers or Nursery Team Lead.
• Work cooperatively with Nursery Teachers, Nursery Team Lead, and other nursery staff to provide consistent care and supervision.
• Support classroom routines and follow the direction of Nursery Teachers and Nursery Team Lead.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, training sessions, and school events as required.
• Complete and maintain required training, including CPR, First Aid, mandated reporter training, and other school-required professional development.
• Follow the school's employee handbook, policies, procedures, and established chain of command.
• Provide exemplary customer service to students, parents, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist with the needs of the nursery and school.
• Perform other duties related to the care, supervision, and support of children as assigned.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Nursery Teacher, Nursery Team Lead, Principal, Early Childhood Director, or other designated administrator.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of appropriate childcare practices and the basic developmental needs of infants and young children.
• Knowledge of health, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures applicable to childcare settings.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and practices that support early childhood development.
• Ability to provide attentive, loving, and responsive care to infants and young children.
• Ability to assist in maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when responding to challenging situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to follow established childcare procedures and school policies consistently.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to children's physical, emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively under the supervision of the Nursery Teacher and Nursery Team Lead.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to demonstrate Christian character and serve as a positive role model for children, families, and employees.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in a nursery and school environment requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and lifting or carrying young children and nursery equipment. Must be able to respond quickly to the physical and safety needs of children and to emergency situations. Work requires sustained attention, patience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in an active childcare environment.

Certification / License

• Infant/Toddler CDA is required to be obtained by each teacher.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred; required within a designated period of employment if not currently certified.
• Completion of required mandated reporter training.
• Additional childcare or early childhood certifications preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related coursework preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience working with infants and young children preferred.
• Experience in a nursery, preschool, childcare, classroom, or early childhood educational setting preferred.