Who we are:

St. John’s by the Campus is an Episcopal church and student center located in the heart of Campustown with deep and longstanding ties to the area. We are a welcoming and inclusive parish striving to bring joy, fellowship, and community to our neighbors and the city of Ames as a whole.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for individuals with a love of children who would enjoy spending a few hours on Sundays caring for our smallest community members in the Church nursery during services. This will include preparing the nursery—tidying, ensuring supplies/materials are well-stocked, and generally making it a welcoming environment—as well as supervising children ranging from 0-9 either with their parents in attendance or without. While the childcare program is currently somewhat small, we are looking to grow that over the course of the next year to be a more robust offering for our community and so there are significant opportunities to contribute to that program development if that is of interest.

Our Child Care providers will work approximately 3 hours on Sundays during our second service, approximately 8:45am-11:30pm on a flexible, rotating schedule. In addition, there are occasional opportunities during the week when we have special services.

This role is currently scheduled for Summer 2024 only with the possibility of extending into the autumn and beyond.

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Our work environment includes:

• A fantastic coffee hour after service
• Casual work attire
• Supportive Church employees, volunteers, and members
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Relaxed but energized work atmosphere

Requirements of Employment:

• Pass a State of Iowa background records check
• Formal experience as a care provider (preferred)
• No religious training is required however, all faith based experience is helpful
• Ability to commute/relocate prior to beginning work

Full Job Description:

• Manage the Nursery, including ensuring tidiness/cleanliness, safety of children in attendance, and possibly planning short activities.
• Must be able to actively engage young children.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of every child in your care.
• Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a childcare or preschool setting preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements:

• Complete required online Episcopal Church “Safe Church, Safe Communities” training as well as other required trainings (during paid work hours).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work with people effectively.
• Must be self-directed and willing to accept new challenges.
• Must have the ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
• Understands the importance of adhering to the set monthly schedule, and its impact on co-workers, families, and the children in the classroom

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 per day

Expected hours: 3 – 4 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Ability to Commute:

• Ames, IA 50014 (Required)

Work Location: In person