First United Methodist Church in Brownsville is seeking a part-time nursery teacher. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact FUMC Brownsville during office hours at 956-546-5364 or visit our website to learn more at www.fumcbrownsville.org

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide a safe, fun, nurturing, loving and teaching Christian environment for infants and children of church members, visitors, and the community while their parents attend worship or church sponsored ministries or programs and/or non-worship events on an as needed or requested basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Greet all children and parents in a courteous and helpful manner at all times. Make them feel welcome.

Maintain child check in and check out list.

Teach children about the love of God and create an educational environment for children enabling them to learn the great news of Jesus Christ and God’s plan of salvation. To develop the children’s ability to love God, grow in faith and share the love of Jesus.

Maintain a clean/sanitized environment at all times.

Be involved with the children (i.e. play on floor; read, dance and sing with them; comfort them; feed them; rock them)

Maintain constant awareness of safety issues (i.e. broken toys, frayed electrical cords, broken locks and/or furniture and suspicious persons); reports all safety incidents to supervisor.

Maintain supplies (i.e. snacks, paper goods, batteries, cleaning/sanitizing goods)

During duty, only use cell phones/electronic devices if needed to contact parents.

Report to duty on time and work according to designated posted schedule.

Maintain a professional appearance

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent, and

One year experience in daycare environment

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

CPR / First Aid certified

Scheduled for Con Confianza/Safe Gatherings trainings and approval upon hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of child care.

Knowledge of cleanliness and sanitation.

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Possess a strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ

Ability to present a positive and professional image of Brownsville First United Methodist Church

Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with First United Methodist Church employees, and the community.

Ability to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; ability to conduct all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language effectively.

Ability to accurately follow instructions, both verbal and written.

Limited amount walking, standing, lifting, kneeling, squatting and carrying light objects (less than 30 lbs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.