Childcare Provider, Boston, MA
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
www.cotcbos.org
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CHILD CARE PROVIDER
Job Description
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Our vibrant, creative, and progressive congregation seeks a Child Care Provider
to lead childcare for children during Sunday morning activities and during other
church activities, as needed. The Child Care Provider must have an
understanding and appreciation of children, as well as respect for the faith and
inclusive values of our church community.
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Skills Needed
The primary skill is a passion for nurturing young ones and the ability to
creatively and compassionately connect to and work with a variety of children.
The position requires a self-starter who is dependable, takes initiative, and is
responsible. An ability to communicate well and work respectfully with
families, other members of the staff, congregation, and building users is
essential.
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Task Areas
Provide child care for children:
• Welcome children and their parents
• Provide a warm, safe, welcoming, and creative environment for children
• Serve as the lead caretaker in the nursery (although during the first few weeks
you will work closely with an experienced volunteer who will help you get
acclimated). Another volunteer caretaker (church member) will likely also be
working with you on most Sunday mornings.
• Support the children in their interactions with each other and in solving
problems that arise
• Prepare a snack for the children
• Help with diapering and toileting, depending on wishes of family
• Work with parents to help children feel welcome
• Provide child care for other occasions such as church meetings, other
services, on an as needed and as available basis
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Provide a clean and safe environment for children
• Set up the child care area each week
April 2017
• Clean child care area each week and take responsibility for cleanliness of toys
• Keep track of supplies and alert the Children and Youth Christian Education
Committee of any needed supplies so they can replenish them.
• Set up and take down the Godly Play classroom/s each week
• Report any problems to the liaison from the Children and Youth Christian
Education committee or the Pastoral Associate immediately
• Follow the guidelines of the Child Safety policy
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Conditions of Job:
• Sunday mornings (usually from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm in September-June and
3 hours per Sunday in summer season, as negotiated).
• Occasional other worship services or events, as negotiated
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Review and Reporting
Overall accountability is to the Associate Pastor and the chair of the Children
and Youth Christian Education Committee. A liaison will be named from the
Personnel committee as an additional resource.
• Because this job depends on reliable presence every Sunday, in the event of
an absence, please contact supervisor(s) at least two week in advance so a
substitute can be arranged. No more than 5 absences is permissible per year.
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Qualifications:
• Associates Degree/Certificate in Child Care or two or more years of
experience in child care
• Certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR
• CORI clearable
Compensation:
• Salary: $15-20/hour based on experience, paid on an hourly basis, not to
exceed the yearly budget approved by the Corporation
• Social Security
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Supervisor: Associate Pastor and chair of the Children and Youth Christian
Education Committee
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Contact: Please email Rev. Julie Avis Rogers a letter of interest and a resume at
julie.rogers.covenant@gmail.com or call her at 617-266-7480 ext. 202.