Nursery Caregiver for Parishes (NE)

Holy Family Catholic Church, located in Davidsonville, MD seeks candidates for aNursery Caregiver. The Nursery Caregiver will assist the Teacher with implementing social and educational activities for preschool aged children in a safe and nurturing setting. This position requires an ability to relate to young children to foster their independence and encourage creative play and learning.This is a part-time position working 4-6 hours weekly. 

Essential Functions

• Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adhere to all COMAR regulations and Archdiocesan policies).
• Follow Teacher's direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.
• Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.
• Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children's skills and abilities.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.
• Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner.
• Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs.
• Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient, and caring manner.
• Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually).
• Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance).

Pay Rate:  $15.00, Hourly

Benefits:  This is not a benefit eligible position.