Nursery Caregiver for Parishes (NE)

Holy Family Catholic Church, located in Davidsonville, MD seeks candidates for a Nursery Caregiver. The Nursery Caregiver will assist the Teacher with implementing social and educational activities for preschool aged children in a safe and nurturing setting. This position requires an ability to relate to young children to foster their independence and encourage creative play and learning. This is a part-time position working 4-6 hours weekly. 

Essential Functions

• Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adhere to all COMAR regulations and Archdiocesan policies).


• Follow Teacher's direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.


• Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.


• Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.


• Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children's skills and abilities.


• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.


• Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner.


• Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs.


• Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.


• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Previous childcare experience is preferred.


• Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient, and caring manner.


• Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually).


• Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance).

Pay Rate:  $15.00, Hourly

Benefits:  This is not a benefit eligible position.