Nursery Care Attendant First Lutheran Church - 4.0 Norfolk, VA Job Details Part-time $25 - $30 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Childcare CPR Employee relationship building Performing background checks Adaptability Infants Child Development Associate Certification Teaching Full Job Description Nursery Care Worker Reports to:

Business Administrator Hours:

3 hours per week, every Sunday 8:45-11:45 a.m., plus extra shifts when agreed. (

• This could be a shared position enabling some weekends off.

)

Compensation:

$90/week plus $30/hour for extra shifts, when applicable, paid bi-weekly. This is an employee position with withholding. Job Summary The Nursery Care Worker provides dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to children, ages 0-5 years, during Sunday school and Sunday morning worship and rare special events.

Essential Functions:

• Provides age-appropriate care which includes (but not limited to): feeding, changing diapers, escorting to the bathroom, distributing snacks and helping them to clean up afterwards, interacting with children through games, stories, play, and prayer.
• Fosters a warm and welcoming presence by engaging with the parents/guardians and building a relationship with them and nursery volunteers.
• Seeks to provide opportunities for faith formation of the children through prayer, crafts, Bible stories and an environment of safety and trust.
• Ensures a safe playing environment for the children in the nursery.
• In the event of an emergency with a child, notify the parent via cell phone.
• Arrive 15 minutes before the start of Sunday School, currently at 9:00. Child care hours include every Sunday 8:45-11:45, holidays included. May have the option to work other church events, i.e. Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Christmas Eve, Vacation Bible School, Congregational meetings, etc. Opportunity for extra work will be communicated in advance, ideally 2 weeks prior to the event.
• Works cooperatively with congregational nursery volunteer(s).
• Cleans, sanitizes and straightens up each week before leaving.
• Follows the First Lutheran Church Nursery Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Communicates, in advance, with the

Business Administrator:

o Planned absences require two-week advance notice. o Extenuating circumstances requiring an unplanned absence call as soon as possible. Core Competencies (knowledge, skills, behaviors and results expected in this job performance):

Hospitality/Accessibility :

Generates a sense of hospitality and or accessibility by his or her very presence; communicates a sense of availability, warmth, openness and approachability; fosters natural connections between members of the congregation and with visitors; supports a culture of welcoming connection in the life of the congregation.

Interpersonal Skills:

Establishes good working relationships with all others who are relevant to the completion of work; works well with people at all levels of the congregation; builds appropriate rapport; considers the impact of his/her actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; is approachable; avoids communication triangles.

Compassion and Care :

Exudes a natural sense of care for the well-being of others; responds with empathy to the life circumstances of others; communicates a sense of support in his or her very presence; demonstrates appropriate and boundaried expressions of care.

Teaching :

Understands the formative role that early childhood relationships play in building strong foundation of faith and is able to interact with children in a way that fosters faith and trust.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some previous work with young children (does not need to be formal employment).
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt and interact with a variety of personalities and young ages.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Satisfactory completion of CPR training for infants and children.
• Satisfactory background check after interview.
• Three references. Termination Policy
• There will be a 90-day probationary period where either party may terminate employment without cause. After this period, a two-week notice is expected from either party.
• Dependability is essential. Tardiness and excessive absences will result in termination of employment.
• Immediate termination without notification will occur in cases of: o Intentional verbal, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect of any child, parent, or church member.

o Flagrant violations of the Personnel Policy or the Nursery Policies and Procedures Manual o If the employee is under criminal investigation for child abuse, neglect, endangerment or related charges.

Effective:

August 18, 2026 This position is co-terminus with the Senior Pastor. First Lutheran Church - 1300

Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Norfolk, VA 23517 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Norfolk, VA 23517: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person