Employment Status: Part-time, weekends

FLSA: Non-exempt/Hourly

Schedule:  Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

Reports to: Children's Ministry Assistant 

Part-time position (Less than 20 hours ONLY):

Benefits may include:

• 403b Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program 

Job Summary:  St. Mark the Evangelist is seeking Nursery Assistants to support child care for infants and young children during weekend Masses, and special events as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise children at all times, maintaining a secure, safe environment for children. 
• Engage and be patient with children ages 1-5+ years.
• Oversee intake and dismissal of children with their parents.
• Change diapers if necessary while maintaining the safety of the children.
• Help children maintain good hygiene.
• Clean and disinfect items used prior to end of shift.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and moderate levels of pressure.
• Keep focus and attention on children to avoid preventable accidents.
• Work as a team with others including co-workers, children, parents, ministry coordinators and church staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Have CPR and First Aid Certifications (Certifications can be obtained during job training).
• Meet all Archdiocesan employment requirements, including Safe Environment Training.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in a children's nursery or child care environment.
• High School degree or equivalent.
• Provide proof of valid driver's license and insurance.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee may frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds.  The noise level is moderate in the environment.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer