Christian Education & Nursery Attendant

Position Purpose

Bear Creek Christian Church is seeking a warm, dependable, and engaging Christian Education and Nursery Attendant. This dual-role position is vital to our growing community as we transition into our next chapter. You will be responsible for creating a safe, loving, and spiritually nurturing environment for our youngest children in the nursery, while also facilitating a deeply formative, storytelling-based spiritual experience for young children.

Key Responsibilities

Christian Education & Children’s Spiritual Formation

• • Children’s Worship and Wonder: Fully participate in, or be willing to undergo, official training for the Children’s Worship and Wonder curriculum.
  • Implement this Montessori-style approach to children's ministry by creating a serene, intentional, and sacred space where children can encounter God.
  • Present biblical stories using the designated wooden figures and materials, allowing children to wonder about the mysteries of faith.
  • Guide children through the classic liturgical flow: praising, hearing the story, responding through creative expression (art, play, or quiet reflection), and sharing a feast.

Nursery Care (Infants & Toddlers)

• • Provide a safe, welcoming, and hygienic environment for children during Sunday services and designated church events.
  • Engage with children through play, reading, and simple, faith-based activities.
  • Maintain strict adherence to safety, check-in/check-out protocols, and sanitization schedules for toys and equipment.
  • Communicate warmly and effectively with parents regarding their child’s needs, behavior, and care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• • Training & Development: Must be certified in, or willing to complete official training for, Children’s Worship and Wonder. (Training costs will be covered by the church).
  • Experience: Previous experience in childcare, early childhood education, or children's ministry preferred; familiarity with Montessori or Godly Play concepts is a significant plus.
  • Heart for Ministry: A genuine love for children and a desire to support families by honoring a child's innate relationship with God.
  • Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, dependability, and a warm, approachable demeanor. Excellent storytelling, presence, and a calm demeanor are highly valued for the Worship center environment.
  • Safety & Compliance: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check and comply with all church child protection policies (e.g., Safe Sanctuaries guidelines).
  • Availability: Regular Sunday morning availability is required, with occasional hours for special church events or holy days as mutually agreed upon.

Physical Demands

• • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, sit on the floor, bend, and actively engage with small children during playtime and storytelling.