Position Overview:

The Change Littles Nursery Helper provides loving, attentive, and faith-centered care for infants through preschool-aged children (6 weeks to 4 years old) during worship service and ministry events as scheduled. This role ensures a safe, clean, and nurturing environment, engages children in age-appropriate activities, and supports the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of every child. Nursery Helpers serve as essential members of the Change Littles Ministry, supporting families and enabling them to participate fully in church life.

Core Competencies:

• Child-Centered Care – Provides compassionate, safe, and developmentally appropriate care to infants and toddlers.
• Ministry Support – Ensures consistency in the nursery environment, aligned with Change Littles vision and standards.
• Team Collaboration – Works closely with other nursery helpers, staff, and volunteers to ensure smooth operations.
• Communication – Effectively communicates with parents, staff, and ministry leads regarding child needs and care updates.
• Safety & Sanitation – Maintains a clean, orderly space in accordance with church health and safety guidelines.

Character Traits

• Loving & Nurturing – Demonstrates a warm, patient, and caring demeanor with young children.
• Reliable & Punctual – Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to serve with excellence.
• Trustworthy & Responsible – Maintains integrity and accountability in caring for children.
• Joyful & Positive – Brings energy and enthusiasm to the nursery environment.
• Flexible & Adaptable – Responds calmly and effectively to changes or unexpected situations.

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Uncompromised commitment to Change Church's vision, values, core beliefs and statement of faith.
• Be a born-again Christian who conducts affairs in accordance with the Bible and maintains a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Serve in excellence by being early and prepared for all scheduled meetings.
• Establish and foster an exemplary relationship with staff/non-staff workers, church membership, and the community at large.
• Demonstrate a servant’s heart by having a willingness to perform other duties as needs may arise.
• Welcome children and families with warmth and professionalism.
• Provide direct supervision and nurturing care for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years.
• Engage children in simple Bible-based activities (songs, stories, play) that reflect Christian values.
• Follow nursery guidelines for feeding, diapering, sanitizing toys/surfaces, and health protocols.
• Maintain accurate sign-in/out procedures and ensure children are released only to authorized individuals.
• Notify ministry leadership of any incidents, concerns, or supply needs.
• Support the Change Littles Lead and other team members in maintaining a peaceful, joyful, and orderly nursery environment.
• Demonstrate a servant’s heart and a willingness to step into other duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None