Nursery Worker Assistant

About the position

The Nursery Worker Assistant at The Salvation Army Seattle Temple is responsible for organizing and leading activities for infants, toddlers, and young children during Sunday school, worship services, and other church functions. This role focuses on providing quality care and engaging children in age-appropriate Bible-based lessons and activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and participates in games and activities for children.
• Reads to children and teaches them simple painting, drawing, handwork, and songs.
• Teaches age-appropriate Bible-based lessons using Orange Curriculum.
• Directs children in eating, resting, and toileting.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for themselves and maintaining cleanliness.
• Maintains appropriate behavior management among children.
• Serves meals and refreshments to children and regulates rest periods.
• Ensures the nursery is in order before leaving and reports any broken equipment.
• Reports all injuries to parents and supervisors.
• Maintains a volunteer roster and records nursery attendance.
• Follows guidelines in the policy 'Protecting the Mission, Policies for Work with Minors'.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• First Aid and Child CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to interact appropriately with children, peers, and parents.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with children in a nursery or educational setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance policy
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan
• Employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option
• 40 hours of Paid Parental Leave for qualifying events
• 12 days of Sick Leave annually
• Two weeks of Paid Vacation annually for non-exempt positions
• Four weeks of Paid Vacation annually for exempt positions
• 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year