Part-Time Nursery Attendant

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Part-Time | Sunday Mornings

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Nursery Attendant to provide childcare on Sunday mornings in a welcoming and inclusive Unitarian Universalist church environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in early childhood education, childcare, or child development who is looking for a small, consistent part-time position and an opportunity to gain additional experience working with young children.

Schedule & Pay

Approximately 2 hours each Sunday, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Starting pay: $17.13 per hour

Professional development opportunities may be available.

Job Description

The Nursery Attendant will work alongside a church volunteer to care for children generally under age 5 while their parents and caregivers attend Sunday services and other church activities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children.
  • Supervising and engaging children through age-appropriate play, activities, and learning experiences.
  • Changing diapers and assisting with toileting as needed.
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary nursery space.
  • Communicating appropriately with parents and caregivers about their child’s experience and any concerns that arise.
  • Following the congregation’s child-safety policies and procedures.
  • On Sundays when no nursery-aged children are present, assisting in the Elementary Religious Exploration classroom as needed.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Previous experience caring for or working with children in a professional, volunteer, educational, or personal setting.
  • Basic knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
  • Patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working with young children.
  • First Aid and CPR certification meeting Washington State requirements, or willingness to obtain certification if applicable.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with church staff and volunteers.
  • Willingness to work in a liberal, welcoming, and LGBTQ+ affirming faith community.

Applicants do not need to be Unitarian Universalist or belong to any particular faith tradition. We welcome applicants who are comfortable supporting children and families from a variety of backgrounds, beliefs, identities