Childcare Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Provide safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate care and supervision for infants, toddlers, and older children, during weekend and occasional weekday or evening events at First Unitarian Society. Nominally 2 hours per week, Sunday mornings, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., potentially longer on some Sundays. Additional hours available for weekend events like weddings, memorial services, and congregational events like summer and winter solstice celebrations, and the annual meeting. Part of a rotating team of childcare providers. Hours and frequency are determined by the size of the team along with the scheduling needs and preferences of the team and First Unitarian Society.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, only the responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position are listed here.

• Utilize attendance-taking forms and turn into supervisor on a weekly basis. Ensure parents and guardians sign children in to the nursery and provide visitor information.

• Work scheduled shifts and promptly inform supervisor of any planned/unplanned absences.

• Consult with parents and guardians regarding health history, allergies, and any other concerns.

• Ensure children have appropriate and safe toys and activities.

• Facilitate and participate in age-appropriate activities with the children, such as games, roleplaying, reading and storytelling, songs and finger plays, or simple crafts.

• Assist children in attaining age-appropriate skills such as self-care, care of belongings, manners, cooperation, and engaging in community.

• Use positive language to direct or redirect children.

• Maintain a space that is physically and emotionally safe. Zero tolerance for physical discipline. No aggressive, threatening, or hostile communication, whether verbal or nonverbal.

• Communicate concerns to parents and guardians at pickup time.

• Pick up toys and clean nursery space afterwards.

• Conduct classroom inventory checks and inform Ethical Education Director when supplies and equipment are low or in need of repair or replacement.

• Report concerns, problems, accidents, and suggestions to the Ethical Education Director immediately.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma strongly preferred. Some college preferred, in child development, education, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• At least six months experience caring for and leading activities with infants, toddlers, and children.

• Familiarity and comfort with Unitarian Universalism and Humanism is desirable.

• Previous certification in First Aid/CPR or willingness to undergo training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following with reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Physical strength and agility to provide care for children, including lifting and holding infants and toddlers.

• Talking and listening.

• Writing and reading (completion and submission of attendance records).

First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis is an intentionally and radically inclusive congregation of adults, youth, and children, with a commitment to social justice and progressive values.

Company Description

First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis is an intentionally and radically inclusive congregation of adults, youth, and children, with a commitment to social justice and progressive values.