Sunday Nursery Attendant: Kind Care for Infants

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

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.