WAVERLY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Position Description
Title: Nursery Assistant
Purpose: To provide safe, nurturing care and educational activities for children while their parents or guardians participate in the worship service.
Accountability: Accountable to the Childcare Supervisor, Pastor as head of staff, and the Christian Ed Committee.
Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on, developmentally appropriate care and supervision to children from Infancy through first grade, following the lead of the Childcare supervisor.
- Assist with cleaning up the nursery, ensuring that food and play materials are put away.
- Follow safety procedures as outlined by the session of the church (wearing masks, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Experience in supervision of young children
- Basic understanding of child development
- Interpersonal skills necessary to relate well to families and volunteers
- Must have appropriate clearances for working with children
Relationships: Relates to the Pastor as head of staff, Childcare Supervisor, and the Christian Ed Committee
Evaluations: Performance reviews will be conducted annually.
Salary/Benefits: $15/hr for 1.5 hours of work (10:45 AM to 12:15 PM) weekly on Sundays from Labor Day through Memorial Day. In the summer, the hours shift to 9:45 to 11:15am. Opportunity to buy in to the PCUSA’s Board of Pensions and Medical Benefits.
To apply: Please send resume, cover letter, Act 34 clearances, and two references to [email protected]. Target start date August 3, 2025.
