Job Description

Location: Manchester Citadel (Manchester, CT)

Status: Non-exempt,Temporary

Hours Per Week: as needed

Schedule: as needed for Sunday, 9:15 am – 11:15 am

Scope of Position: Supervises all nursery activities for children from infants to five years old during Sunday morning Holiness Meetings to ensure their safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and assist with the bathroom needs of children.
• Constantly monitor and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the nursery.
• Coordinate activities for the children in the nursery.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children aged from infants to five years old.
• Do not use mobile devices (cell phones, tablets, etc.) during work hours for any personal matters.
• Enlist and assist in training volunteers for the nursery.
• Follow all health and safety precautions.
• Greet children and their parents at the door as they arrive, whenever possible.
• Notify the supervisor of any needs or concerns.
• Participate in regular planning.
• Prepare and serve snacks and inventory supplies.
• Provide at least one week's advanced notice of substitution needs to the supervisor.
• Provide parents with contact information.
• Report to work on time.
• Work cooperatively with parents and Corps staff.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in childcare and enjoy working with children.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with children, parents, and supervisors.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances.
• Energetic, patient, and nurturing personality.
• CPR and/or First Aid certifications are highly preferred.
• Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, lift, kneel, and crouch.
• Must be dependable.
• Satisfactory background check required.
• Must complete required training upon hire.
• Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army. The individual will embrace the tenets of faith and is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.