Nursery worker job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example nursery worker requirements on a job description
Nursery worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in nursery worker job postings.
Sample nursery worker requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in pediatric CPR and first aid.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Excellent knowledge of child development.
- Ability to maintain a safe and organized environment.
Sample required nursery worker soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Patience and understanding with children.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Nursery worker job description example 1
The Salvation Army nursery worker job description
Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary:
Supervise and provide activities for children in nursery for all programs requiring child-care, including Sunday morning services.
Essential Functions:
+ Must be in good physical health and mental health, capable of meeting program needs.
+ Provide safety and supervision to children.
+ Keep area in good order and cleanliness. Disinfect and store play items after each use.
+ Encourage friendlessness and play between the children in program.
+ Organize and implement group activities.
+ Read stories. Provide simple bible lessons for toddlers to preschool.
+ Report any incidents to supervisor immediately.
+ Allow children to leave ONLY when released to parent, guardian, or relative.
+ Attach name tags to children and personal items as required.
+ Oversee assistants and volunteers.
+ Perform all other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.
+ Minimum two years' working with children, infant to five years preferred.
+ Must be able to read, write and communicate well in English.
+ Bilingual in English/Spanish, helpful.
+ Requires current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
+ Ability to relate well to children.
+ Knowledge of Children Development.
+ Personable.
+ Kind and caring to children and parents.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
+ CPR/AED: Expert
Education
Required
+ High School or Equivalent or better
Experience
Required
+ 2 years: Minimum working with children, infant to five years preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary:
Supervise and provide activities for children in nursery for all programs requiring child-care, including Sunday morning services.
Essential Functions:
+ Must be in good physical health and mental health, capable of meeting program needs.
+ Provide safety and supervision to children.
+ Keep area in good order and cleanliness. Disinfect and store play items after each use.
+ Encourage friendlessness and play between the children in program.
+ Organize and implement group activities.
+ Read stories. Provide simple bible lessons for toddlers to preschool.
+ Report any incidents to supervisor immediately.
+ Allow children to leave ONLY when released to parent, guardian, or relative.
+ Attach name tags to children and personal items as required.
+ Oversee assistants and volunteers.
+ Perform all other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.
+ Minimum two years' working with children, infant to five years preferred.
+ Must be able to read, write and communicate well in English.
+ Bilingual in English/Spanish, helpful.
+ Requires current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
+ Ability to relate well to children.
+ Knowledge of Children Development.
+ Personable.
+ Kind and caring to children and parents.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
+ CPR/AED: Expert
Education
Required
+ High School or Equivalent or better
Experience
Required
+ 2 years: Minimum working with children, infant to five years preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024