Nursery Attendant Job at Grace United Methodist Church, Naperville, IL

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  • Grace United Methodist Church
  • Naperville, IL

Job Description

Position: Nursery Attendant

Reports to: Pastor of Children & Family Ministry

Status: Part-time

Hours: Sundays 7:45AM to 11:45AM (with flexibility for extra events, planning, and cleaning)

Do you have a heart for little ones and a passion to share God's love with the youngest members of the church family? We're seeking a joyful, dependable, and compassionate Lead Nursery Attendant to care for children ages birth to 2 years old during Sunday worship and ages 3 years to 5th grade on occasion. You'll help create a warm, safe, and Christ-centered space where children are loved, comforted, and encouraged to grow in God's love.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Ensure each child feels safe, loved, and cared for through hands-on interaction, communication, and attentiveness.

● Assist with weekly play-based Christian lessons (provided) with simple crafts, games, music, and story time. Be creative to keep children and other nursery workers engaged.

● Maintain a clean and inviting environment: prepare/clean toys and space before and after services.

● Partner with a Lead Nursery Attendant to provide nurturing care during all three worship services.

● Diaper changing and light cleaning to ensure health and comfort.

● Cover for the lead if there is a Sub.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Must be 18 years or older.

● A love for Jesus and for nurturing children in faith.

● Previous experience with infants/toddlers (babysitting, caregiving, or preschool).

● High school diploma preferred.

● Safe Gatherings certification (or willingness to obtain) and background check required.

● Basic communication skills: email, texting, computer/tv, and use of check-in systems.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

● Faith-filled, joyful, and trustworthy.

● Warm and welcoming to children and families.

● Reliable, punctual, active, and collaborative.

● Creative, playful, and comfortable teaching simple Bible-based lessons.

● Organized and able to multitask in a loving, energetic environment.

● Has some childcare, babysitting, nannying, or early childhood experience.

This is more than a job - it's a calling.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to kim.neace@peopleofgrace.org. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time,

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