Nursery / Childcare Assistant

Job Summary: The Nursery and Childcare Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the young children of St. William Parish are well cared for in a loving, faith-filled environment during the 9:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm Mass on Sunday and special liturgies (Christmas, Holy Week, etc.). This position requires working on weekends, sometimes evenings during the week, depending upon the assistant’s availability. Description The Nursery and Childcare Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the young children of St. William Parish are well cared for in a loving, faith-filled environment during the 9:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm Mass on Sunday and special liturgies (Christmas, Holy Week, etc.). This position requires working on weekends, sometimes evenings during the week, depending upon the assistant’s availability. Ministerial Character As beloved sons and daughters of God, we, the parish of Saint William, are called to proclaim, by word and deed, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the grace of the Sacraments, we endeavor to lead all souls to heaven by fostering spiritual healing and equipping all people for the work of ministry. Positions employed at Saint William help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in performing his ministry, thereby engaging in ministry for the Church. Overall Functions Duties, And Responsibilities Create a loving and safe environment for the children being cared for in the church nursery. Serve as a supervisor in charge of the nursery and its staff whenever childcare is needed. Schedule caregivers as requested for Sunday Mass and ministry events. Take registration from parents/guardians for scheduled events. Maintain a record of child attendance for all events. Ensure that the nursery rooms are prepared, safe, and pleasing to both the children and parents. Ensure that staff meets and greets each parent and child as they arrive, welcoming them warmly and signing them appropriately. Ensure that staff greet parents returning for children, brief them on their child’s experience, and sign them out appropriately. Ensure the safety of children and workers in the nursery. Ensure that the staff/child ratio is correct. Ensure that nursery and childcare staff are always actively engaged with the children, have a positive, helpful attitude, and are following nursery policies. Provide guidance for any issues related to poor performance of staff and report to supervisor. Excellent communication with parents in a positive way to resolve any issues or problems related to the nursery or to childcare. Attend training. Submit nursery and childcare staff timesheets to supervisor for payroll. Keep the nursery clean, tidy, and well-stocked at all times. Send request for items to supervisor. Will be exposed to religious conduct and speech including prayer and Catholic liturgical celebrations. Staff meetings and other functions will open and close with prayer. Working Conditions All employees of the Parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church. The Parish is an at-will employer. Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards. Requirements Qualifications: Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing. Must be certified in the Diocese of Austin EIM within 60 days of employment and maintain certification throughout the employment period. Preferred: Previous experience in providing childcare in a professional setting for very young children. Bilingual: English and Spanish. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Understands and shows respect for confidentiality of children, parents, and other staff. Ability to work in a multi-cultural parish serving various cultures. Show love and patience with clergy, staff, families, and children entrusted to care. Must be available evenings and weekends. *Priority is Sunday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm during Mass times. Proficient in email and quickly and easily reached by text or email. Able to create signs, sign-in sheets, and communications with parents, etc. that are professional in appearance (Word or Excel). Flexibility and collaboration are required, especially regarding shared space. Sense of humor. Training Provided Training provided upon employment: CPR and First Aid Child Development Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of Child Maltreatment, including abuse, neglect Procedures in handling emergencies Preventing and responding to food allergies Other training as needed Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Certifications And Training Valid Texas driver's license. Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) / Virtus policies throughout employment. Background check through the Diocese of Austin and Texas Health and Human Services Childcare Regulation. Employee Annual Training Must meet the minimum requirements of annual training hours. Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese of Austin and St. William Church and School administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Diocese of Austin