Holy Family Catholic Church, located in Davidsonville, MD seeks candidates for a Nursery 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.