Reports to: Family Ministry Directory
Status: Part-Time : Sunday’s 12:00pm-4:00pm

Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing age-appropriate care for children ,during our African National Sunday Worship Service, which may include: feeding, changing diapers, escorting to the bathroom, maintaining a safe environment, and interacting with children through games, stories, play, and prayer.

• Be polite, friendly, and courteous to all children, parents, staff, and volunteers.
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to the service or programming.
• Nursery will be open during Sunday morning services, Wednesday night midweek programing and other programming as requested. 
• Nursery workers are required to stay until the children are secured with a responsible adult named on the child’s registration form.
• Straighten the room and clean any toys before leaving.
• Report to the Family Ministry Director any issues
• Communicate in advance, by phone to the Family Ministry Director:
  • Planned absences or 
  • Unplanned absences at least 24 hours prior to the shift, if possible.

Must Have:

• Experience in caring for children between the ages of 6 months to 10 years.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Be flexible and willing to serve in a variety of ways.
• Satisfactory completion of background check 
• Must adhere to the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Child Protection Policy Guidelines.

Preferred:

• Certified in CPR 
• Ability to speak Swahili , Kirundi or another African Language 

Contact Information: Lynae Gray (lgray@stpaulsumc.org) or Becca Nims (rnims@stpaulsumc.org), 319-363-2058. Interested applicants should provide a completed St. Paul's United Methodist Church application for employment form (found on the church website or on paper in the church office) and a resume to Lynae Gray at the church office by March 20, 2023.