Child Care Provider

Newberg First United Methodist Church (1205 Deborah Road) is seeking a child care provider to aid in the nursery on Sunday mornings, 2 hours per week. This is an hourly position ($20 per hour). Sunday morning hours are 8:45am-10:45am for worship, with opportunities for additional hours for occasional church events.

Interested applicants should send their resume to Rev. Casey Banks, pastorcasey@newbergfumc.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Start date is flexible.

Personal Qualities & Abilities
1. Will support the mission, vision, goals, and values of the church, and is a practicing disciple of
Jesus Christ.
2. Maintains a friendly, helpful, and welcoming attitude for children and their families.
3. Fosters an effective, positive working relationship with the Children and Youth Ministries
Coordinator, pastor, other child care provider(s), and parents.
4. Organized, dependable, and uses church resources responsibly.
5. Flexibility—the number and ages of children (birth – K) present each week can vary greatly.

Childcare Qualifications & Job Requirements
1. First Aid/CPR training for infants and young children is required. Certification can be obtained
within first 3 months of employment, paid for by the church.
2. All who work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults in The United Methodist must be at
least 18, pass a background check prior to employment, undergo annual Safe Sanctuary
trainings, and abide by the church’s Safe Sanctuary policy.
3. Understands basic childhood needs, behavior, and development, and is willing to
communicate with parents about individual needs.
4. Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs.

Child Care Provider Duties
 Provide child care in the Nursery during Sunday morning worship. There must be two adults in the
nursery each week, so child care providers will work alongside a second staff member or a volunteer.
 Bring children into Sanctuary for Young Disciples time (weekly) and Communion (monthly).
 Utilize the weekly children’s curriculum, provided by supervisor Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator.
 Maintain current child profiles with parent contact, allergy, etc.
 Report any nursery supply needs to supervisor for purchasing.
 Assist with hand-washing and sanitize the nursery according to the cleaning chart.

Terms of Employment
The Governing Board is responsible for oversight of church personnel and sets employment policies and salary/wages. The Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator provides direct supervision and conducts performance reviews. There will be a performance review after an initial employment probationary period of 90 days, and then performance reviews annually. A professional development allowance is available to cover First Aid/CPR and related, required trainings.