Wallingford UMC Childcare Worker
Employment type: part-time
Reports to: The Childcare Worker reports to the Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry (CYF)
Wallingford United Methodist Church (WUMC) is a church of 150-200 members and friends that celebrates diversity, affirms the inclusiveness of God, and actively works for peace and justice locally and globally.
We welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation, who are also of every age, race, ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, and family structure, and of every economic, immigration, marital and social status and so much more. To learn more about our church and community, visit wallingfordumc.org.
Position Description
To provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at our Church, ages 0-5 years during Sunday morning worship.
Responsibilities
Provide age-appropriate care which includes: feeding, changing diapers, escorting to the bathroom, maintaining a safe environment, putting children down for naps, holding, or sitting with, and cheerfully interacting with children through games and stories, play, and prayer.
Be polite, friendly, and courteous and seek to develop good trusting relationships with all children, parents, and volunteers.
Childcare hours include every Sunday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am holidays included.
You may have to work other church events, i.e. Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Christmas Eve, etc.
Your shift begins 15 minutes before childcare begins. It ends when children are gone and clean up is completed. Generally, this is 8:45 to 11:45 am.
In the event of an emergency with a child notify the parent via cell phone.
Cleaning
Straighten the room and clean any toys before leaving.
All toys that have had contact with saliva will require special attention. A sanitizing solution will be available to use in the nursery.
You may leave when all children are gone and cleanup is complete.
Report to the Director of CYF any issues which are hindering the performance of your duties, or ideas to improve the service.
Attend an evaluation after a 90-day probationary period and thereafter annually.
Communicate in advance, by phone to the Director of CYF:
Planned absences with an advance two-week notice
Extenuating circumstances requiring an unplanned absence call at least two hours prior to the shift.
Safety
Follow all guidelines in the Wallingford UMC Safe Sanctuary policy.
There will be a second worker or a volunteer from the congregation each week in order to comply with the Safe Sanctuary's two-deep leadership.
Good handwashing and sanitation should always be used while changing diapers or in contact with body fluids. The changing table and supplies should be disinfected each time after use.
Adherence to the church’s COVID policy is required.
A First-Aid kit will be supplied- must have good basic knowledge of first aid procedures.
Current certification in child and infant First Aid/CPR is required. (reimbursable)
No child shall be released to anyone but the adult on the sign-in sheet. (It is OK if they put more than one adult name)
Qualifications
Experience in caring for children between the ages of 0 to 5 with the ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities.
Dependable
At least 18 years of age
Satisfactory completion of Safe Sanctuary training and background check
Satisfactory completion of CPR/ First Aid training for infants and children. (reimbursable)
Satisfactory completion of a course in positive behavior management (reimbursable)
Must have reliable transportation.
Hours and Compensation: The Childcare Worker is a 3-4 hours per week position at $17.68 an hour.
Application and Questions: To apply for this position, please send a cover letter expressing interest and your resume to jobs@wallingfordumc.org.
Wallingford United Methodist Church is a progressive, reconciling church and an Equal Opportunity Employer.