The Nursery Caregiver supports Lake Avenue Church's mission and vision by providing leadership for the nursery program during special events and the worship services. Caregivers greet parents and children; oversee physical needs and safety for babies and toddlers. The Nursery Caregiver will work with staff and volunteers to help foster a vibrant, welcoming children’s ministries community.

We are looking for someone who is first faithful to the Gospel and is spiritually passionate. This position requires a highly organized, relationally engaging, and motivated individual. We seek someone to lead out of their passion for creative, relational, and welcoming ministry. With our congregation, it is critical to lead across spiritually, ethnically, socio-economically, and culturally diverse groups. Essential to this position are the following:

• The Nursery Caregiver reports to the Director of Young Families and Children’s Ministry. They work alongside a team of coordinators and volunteers who assist in ministries from birth through 5th grade.
• Oversee administrative details of the Nursery area of Early Childhood Ministries (i.e. cleaning, toy upkeep, supply inventory, labeling children’s supplies, keeping track of food allergies when children are fed and changed, etc.)
• Be respectful of children and parents
• Cooperate with the volunteer staff and build relationships with them
• Bring enthusiasm to the team and help others in their development as teachers
• Look to develop oneself in the process of working on the team
• Ensure equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Previous experience with and passion for working with young families and children is preferred

Qualifications include:

• Exemplary life of wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ.
• A deep love for early childhood-aged children and a heart for working in our nurseries.
• Committed to growing in Christlikeness with spiritual gifts of service, care, and leadership.
• Ability to create and maintain a safe environment for children.
• Ability to promote harmonious working relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Knowledge of and experience in early childhood development (birth-5 years).

We’d love to hear from you if you or someone you know is passionate about fostering and modeling faith for children, their families, and volunteers. Please fill out an application below and send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Young Families and Children’s Ministry, Dr. Christy Cooper, at [email protected]. This position is part-time, scheduled as needed between 5-29 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. The pay for this position is $17.50 per hour. No phone calls, please. Those meeting our selection criteria will be contacted for interviews.