Nursery Teacher

Nursery Teacher.

First Parish Cambridge, a Unitarian Universalist church, is looking for a warm, engaging Early Childhood Teacher to support Religious Exploration on Sunday mornings, along with occasional additional events. The childcare provider, along with an assistant, cares for the youngest children, aged three and under. The childcare program engages children in creative activities, songs, stories, and safe play. Welcoming parents and children is a very important aspect of the job, since the classroom is the first place a new family would encounter our program.

The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education and childcare, particularly working with groups, as well as experience with neurodiversity and inclusivity. A gentle, kind, playful approach is a must.

Please send a cover letter and resume, along with 2 professional references, to Jennifer@FirstParishCambridge.org.

Responsibilities and time requirements:

9-10:30, care for children aged through 8, whose parents are occupied with worship preparation or classes prior to the service. This is a small group.

10:30-11:45, care for children aged through 3, during the worship service.

11:45-1:00, provide childcare for special events, organize the classroom, and debrief with the teaching staff.

Hours are 9-1:00 on Sunday with one hour prep during the week. The rate is $125/week for 5 hours; $25/hr.

Job Duties:

• • Engage children in planned creative activities, stories, and safe play
  • Schedule and supervise volunteers and any assisting staff
  • Report attendance online
  • Create a warm and welcoming environment for children and parents
  • Set up and clean up the nursery classroom
  • May be asked to assist at family events, holidays, field trips, and all-church special events at times other than Sunday mornings
  • Work with DRE to register children and implement safety policies, such as CORI checks
  • Communicate with parents regarding any specific child needs
  • Check in with the Director of Religious Education
  • Implement safety policies
  • Assist in the elementary classroom if no nursery children are present

Please send cover letters and resumes to Jennifer@FirstParishCambridge.org.