Nursery Coordinator

Summary:
The Nursery Coordinator oversees all aspects of the church Nursery, caring for children ages birth to 4 years, working with both paid staff and volunteers. Reports to the Assistant Director of Children's Ministries. 
It is expected this assignment will include approximately 6 hours per week as a Nursery Care Staff worker and up to an additional 4 hours per week as Nursery Coordinator. Sunday morning and Wednesday evening availability will be required.
 
Responsibilities:

• Care for children ages birth to 4 years during scheduled Nursery hours (Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and special events and services).
• Oversee all aspects of the Nursery Care Staff, including scheduling work hours, time sheets, maintaining staff CPR / First Aid Certifications, background checks, and Safe Sanctuary training. Ensure staff members are following Safe Sanctuary Policy.
• Oversee recruiting, training, and scheduling of volunteers.
• Maintain volunteer background check records. Provide Safe Sanctuary Policy to volunteers and assist in training when needed.
• Work closely with church groups and staff to ensure nursery care is available when needed. 
• Plan weekly curriculum for Toddler Nursery.
• Maintain and acquire Nursery supplies and equipment. keep equipment and toys cleaned on a weekly basis.
•  Maintain records: Sign-in sheets, parental contact information, attendance. Communicate with Financial Secretary to adhere to Nursery budget.
• When possible, attend bi-monthly Staff prayer meetings (Tuesday mornings). Occasionally invited to attend staff meeting retreats to share ideas and socialize with staff members.

 
Context:
The incumbent in this position will reflect the following four components of Skyland United Methodist Church’s mission which is:  to lead people into a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, to love God with passion, to grow together in community, and to serve the world with love.
 
Preferred Qualifications:

• All Nursery Staff must be 21 years of age, and pass a background check and drug test.
• Current CPR / First Aid Certificate. As needed, SUMC will provide training to keep a certificate current.
• All Nursery Staff will be trained in Safe Sanctuary Policy.
• Committed Christian who sets a Christian example in the performance of assigned duties.

 
Reporting Relationships:

• The incumbent reports to the Assistant Director of Children's Ministries, who supervises the scope of duties described herein and who provides ongoing counsel relative to job performance.
• The incumbent is employed by Skyland United Methodist Church and is ultimately responsible to the staff-parish committee relative to job performance and related matters.
• The incumbent will schedule and supervise paid Nursery Care Staff, as well as volunteers.

 
Contact: communications@Skylandumc.com
 
 

Contact: Ned Fowler

Church/Org/Business Name: Skyland United Methodist Church

Address: 1984 Hendersonville Road Asheville NC 28776

Phone: 828-778-0560

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Website: skylandumc.com

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