Parish Nursery Caregiver — Part-Time Preschool Support

Monsignor Slade Catholic School, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD is seeking a part-time Nursery Caregiver to assist the Teacher with social and educational activities for preschool children in a safe, nurturing setting.

The role requires a patient, caring approach and strong communication; training in Basic Health and Safety is provided and must be maintained (6 hours annually). Responsibilities include supervising children, preparing materials, light cleaning, and supporting daily routines.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred.
• Must be able to interact with children in a calm, patient, and caring manner.
• Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually).
• Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adhere to all COMAR regulations and Archdiocesan policies).
• Follow Teacher's direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.
• Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.
• Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children's skills and abilities.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.
• Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner.
• Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs.
• Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Childcare experience

Calm & patient demeanor

Health & Safety training

Job description

Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD is seeking a part-time Nursery Caregiver to assist the Teacher with social and educational activities for preschool children in a safe, nurturing setting.

The role requires a patient, caring approach and strong communication; training in Basic Health and Safety is provided and must be maintained (6 hours annually). Responsibilities include supervising children, preparing materials, light cleaning, and supporting daily routines.