Nursery & Childcare Caregiver Position Open
Looking for a Caregiver for Our Youngest Members
The Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (BUUF) is a vibrant, progressive religious community of approximately 280 members, located in Garden City. We are dedicated to the values of justice, equity, and compassion and seek to enact them within our fellowship and wider world. We are a welcoming congregation for seekers regardless of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability.

BUUF is seeking qualified candidates for part time form, with fluctuating hours between 3 - 5 hours per week. This position plays a key role in welcoming and supporting families with young children in our community. In order to facilitate the participation of families in church activities, the Coordinator will directly provide and arrange for childcare in accord with the guidelines outlined below.

In order to facilitate the participation of families in church activities, the Coordinator will directly provide and arrange for childcare in accord with the guidelines outlined below. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, welcoming and engaging environment for children while their parents or guardians are participating in church meetings, services, programs, or events. This includes coordinating a small team of paid childcare providers who work by-request of church committees and event organizers, and a small team of volunteer nursery care providers who work Sundays in the nursery. This position plays a key role in implementing quality and consistent care for our youngest community members (full job description below).

Please take time to familiarize yourself with our Fellowship at boiseuu.org

To be considered for the position please email:
  • a cover letter,
  • resume (with relevant work history),
  • contact information
  • and three names of reference
to Gem Emerson Paige, Director Of Family Ministries.
Please, no phone calls.
Hours:
The Childcare Coordinator is paid at the rate of $14/hour for the duties described below.
Hours are worked mainly on Sundays, before, during, and after worship service, generally 3 hours per Sunday;
the specific structure of these Sunday hours is dependent on our post-pandemic reopening. We are asking this position to be flexible as we establish weekly hours and projects during the initial few months of employment. Additional hours may be added on a weekly basis according to event childcare demand.
Goal:
Provide a safer, nurturing, welcoming and engaging environment for children (primarily infants up to age three in nursery care) during worship on Sunday mornings. Additionally provide care for children
(infant through pre-teen) needing childcare at other times for BUUF events, or coordinate coverage of this care by volunteer or paid childcare providers.
Statement of Accountability:
Childcare Providers are responsible to the Director of
Family Ministries. Childcare Providers will work with the Director of Family Ministries or the Childcare Coordinator for scheduling and timesheets.

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to the following:
  • Physical presence each Sunday (3-5 hours typically) at the church to coordinate set-up clean-up and maintenance of nursery space, adherence to welcoming and safety procedures, and engaging and nurturing care of children (primarily infants up to age three) during worship services 
  • Ensure children have access to appropriate and safe toys, activities, and treatment
  • Ensure childcare coverage of requested church meetings and events, either by directly providing or coordinating childcare providers, and working with event organizers and families 
  • Support and guide childcare providers and nursery volunteers in the performance of their duties, and report and concerns to the Director of Family Ministries
  • Maintain appropriate records: for the Nursery - attendance records of children on Sundays, registrations for families, schedule for volunteers, etc; for Event Childcare - monthly schedule for all childcare events and assigned providers, event attendance records of children, timesheets for paid childcare providers
  • Submit supply and maintenance request forms in accordance with church policy.
  • Establish open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with parents and families, other staff, and volunteers. 
  • Support and comply with our congregation’s Safe Congregation Policy and procedures, a copy of which will be provided and expectations further specified.
  • Other duties as assigned. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:
  • Prior experience caring for children in a group setting,
  • Knowledge of child development and common operating procedures in childcare settings,
  • Familiarity and comfort with Unitarian Universalism,
  • and a clear background check in compliance with the Safe Congregations Policy.
  • Clerical, scheduling, and organizational skills or experience.
  • CPR and First Aid certification is recommended, with internal opportunities for training.

Payment:
The pay rate for this position is $14/hour.
This is not a benefited position.
Interested in Joining a vibrant, progressive religious community?
Apply today!
To be considered for the position please email a cover letter, resume (with relevant work history), contact information and three names of reference to Gem. Please, no phone calls.
[6200 N Garrett St] • [208-658-1710] • [BOISEUU.ORG]