Nursery Coordinator Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate planning with parish staff, Parishioners, and the Nursery Advisory Committee
• Develop and implement Nursery guidelines, policies and safety plans
• Ensure Diocese of Raleigh requirements for background checks, Safe Environment and First Aid training are completed by nursery staff and volunteers as needed
• Schedule paid Nursery assistants and Youth assistants to ensure coverage for Nursery care for scheduled operations
• Order and inventory materials and supplies for the Nursery
• Document nursery attendance and prepare quarterly reports for the Pastor and the Nursery Advisory Committee
• Develop and manage an annual budget
• Attend monthly Parish Advisory Council meetings (2nd Tuesday each month September – June)
• Complete an annual plan for the PAC and provide reports as requested
• Supervise and direct nursery staff and volunteers during nursery operations
• Prepare a monthly calendar with lesson plans for each Sunday to include a bible lesson or teaching on the Catholic faith with a craft at an age appropriate level for toddlers and preschoolers
• Update the Sacred Heart Nursery website information, prepare eblasts and emails to the Parish and registered nursery parents

Requirements:

• Ability to work well with children, volunteers, parents, and Parish staff in conducting Nursery Ministry programs.
• Experience with or knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate activities for young children, ages 12 months through 36 months.
• Experience in or willingness to develop Christ centered programs to teach and nurture young children in their Catholic faith formation.
• Ability to commit 15 hours a week including Sundays 9:00 a.m. – 12:30; Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.;Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and other scheduled events as needed.
• Coordinate and document staff and volunteer scheduling.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Word, Email and Excel.
• Must complete and pass Diocese required police background check for working with Youth; complete Safe Environment Training through the Diocese of Raleigh; complete American Red Cross Certification for Basic First Aid/CPR for Infants and Children.