Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon

Religious Education Program

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Colour Group Leader

Colour Group Assistant

Colour Group Coordinator

RE Committee Member

RE Committee Chair

Child Care Coordinator

Child Care Provider

Director of Religious Education

 

 

 

Position: Child Care Provider (Nursery)

Responsibilities:

Note: If a volunteer is in place as the Child Care Coordinator, then the babysitter reports to that person rather than to the DRE.

  1. Sunday Morning
  • Arrive at 10:00 am to make sure all toys are set up for the children and supplies are in place. (i.e. extra diapers, changing cloths etc.) See the DRE if supplies are needed.
  • Welcome parents and orient new families to the Nursery and the Quiet Room.
  • Encourage children to come and play with you when they arrive.
  • Encourage older children to attend RE classes with their own age group. Advise the DRE if the child requires extra coaching.
  • Accompany or delegate a parent to help with washroom needs. Children should not be left alone in the Nursery nor go to the washroom unaccompanied. (If no parent is helping in the Nursery, inform the DRE as soon as possible.)
  • Encourage parents to leave children with you and attend the service with the understanding you will come and find them if needed.
  • If a child needs his/her caregiver, have the parent watch the children while you locate the caregiver in question. Take the child with you.
  • Ask that parents whose child is nervous to sit in a visible area of Coburn Hall or suggest the use of the Quiet room adjacent to the Nursery.
  • Play with the children J
  • Clean up the room with the help of the children around 11:45 am.
  • Wait with the children until the caregiver comes to pick them up. (Until noon only).
  1. Follow up
  • give the DRE feedback as to how the morning went.
  • make notes in the communication binder.
  • fill out your time sheet.

Interests: Interest in children and learning. A willingness to work with parents to provide a caring and nurturing environment for the children.

Time Commitment: 10:00 to 12:00 Sundays

Remuneration: $20 per Sunday, paid monthly.