Childcare Provider

Childcare Provider  

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach is a welcoming religious community rooted in trust, freedom, and love. We are seeking a nurturing, caring adult responsible for providing age-appropriate care and supervision for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers during our Sunday morning services, and during occasional church events. 

Members of UUCLB shall not be considered for this or other staff positions at UUCLB.  This policy is best practice to avoid the conflicts of interest that can arise from dual relationships. Not employing members as staff promotes healthy and effective relationships between the staff, Minister and congregation.

Supervisor:  Director of Religious Education 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours of Work:

Part-time, 2.5 hours per week onsite Sunday mornings, 9:00-11:30 am year-round including the summer. Requires occasional additional hours for church events which will be scheduled with advance notice. 

Compensation:

Starting pay: $25/ hr

Paid Time Off/ Sick Leave: Time off and paid sick leave policies follow UUCLB Employee Handbook 

To Apply: 

Online through the Bamboohr site

Questions can be directed to Rev. Lissa Gundlach [email protected] 

Qualified applicants to be interviewed. Position open until filled.  

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Long Beach is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Provide a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing environment


• Provide safe and secure supervision of nursery room and play areas


• Play, interact, soothe and attend to the needs of children in their care


• Model appropriate behavior and oversee conflict resolution


• Effectively communicate with parents and guardians

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate, or equivalent


• Minimum age of 21 years old


• Experience working with children from birth through age 4


• Basic CPR and First Aid for Infants and Children through a recognized institution (i.e. Red Cross), to be arranged


• Livescan DOJ/FBI Background Check (provided by church)

Preferred:

• College coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development


• Experience or coursework in Special Education


• Familiarity with Unitarian Universalist principles