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Purpose: The mission of the Childcare Program at the UUCB is to provide high-quality care to the children of our church members and visitors during church services and events. Care and supervision of children is the first and foremost concern of the caregivers, and the developmental needs of the children in our care must be met, including physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

Hours: The childcare coordinator works approximately 8-12 hours/week. A typical weekly schedule from September through May includes Sundays 8:30 - 1:30 (sometimes later) (5), and Wednesdays 5:45 - 9:15pm. The childcare coordinator will also ensure childcare on Thursdays 6:45 - 8:45pm and may work this shift as well.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington

Position Description - Childcare Coordinator

Position Title: Childcare Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Lifespan Religious Education

Supervises: Childcare caregiving staff

Position Type: Hourly, non-exempt, approximately 8-12 hours a week

Hourly rate: $18 -$20 per hour, depending on experience

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Act as primary childcare staff person present on Sundays and at least one weeknight (preferably Wednesdays).
2. Schedule caregivers on a monthly basis in accordance with church requests, maintain a list of approved caregivers, arrange for substitute care in the event a caregiver is unable to work, and communicate with the Director of Lifespan Religious Education if no caregivers are available.
3. Supervise all caregivers and ensure compliance with all safety and discipline policies and procedures. Provide direct feedback to caregivers on any areas of concern and report issues to the Director of Lifespan Religious Education.
4. Take primary responsibility for maintaining the physical space to provide a safe, nurturing, welcoming and engaging environment.

Statement of Accountability: The Childcare Coordinator reports to the Director of Lifespan Religious Education.

Detailed Tasks:

1. The Childcare Coordinator should regularly inspect the nursery space for cleanliness and safety; provide appropriate maintenance of toys, equipment, and activity areas; and ensure the absence of any hazards. The Childcare Coordinator will submit requests for any needed supplies to the Director of Lifespan Religious Education.
2. The Childcare Coordinator creates a welcoming, engaging, joyful space through use of music, seasonal decorations, a curated rotation of toys, and art supplies; communicates effectively with parents and guardians (introduces self, asks them to sign in their child, asks for special instructions, explains policies and procedures, creates fliers with important information, etc.); and plans activities and childcare routines (i.e. story time, arts and crafts, games, outdoor time, etc.)
3. The Childcare Coordinator shall support and comply with our church’s policies and procedures, as described in the Safer Congregations Policy on our website.
4. The Childcare Coordinator should support and guide other caregivers in the performance of their duties, in compliance with church’s policies, and report any concerns to the Director of Lifespan Religious Education.
5. The Childcare Coordinator shall manage the following records for the nursery and childcare: schedule for childcare, sign-in sheets for children, and timesheets for childcare staff.
6. The Childcare Coordinator organizes Parents’ Night Out 2-3 times per year in collaboration with the Director of Lifespan Religious Education and other relevant staff.
7. Understanding that the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington has committed to providing childcare for all church events when requested or needed, the Childcare Coordinator shall schedule and staff childcare for the church as follows:
   1. Prepare a monthly schedule for childcare, including the dates childcare is needed and the caregivers scheduled.
   2. Check the childcare email weekly to see if childcare has been requested for any additional events.
   3. Upon notice of additional events, contact caregivers to arrange childcare.
   4. Monitor event RSVPs, and cancel childcare when it will not be needed for a particular event.
   5. Upon notice of emergency or illness which prevents a caregiver from working, the Childcare Coordinator shall contact the caregivers on the approved caregiver list to arrange a substitute. If a substitute is not possible, the Childcare Coordinator will notify the Director of Lifespan Religious Education immediately so that alternative care can be arranged if possible.
8. By the 10th and 24th of each month, the Childcare Coordinator shall collect, verify, and submit completed timesheets for caregivers to the Director of Lifespan Religious Education.
9. Understanding that the primary responsibility for hiring, managing, and reviewing caregivers rests with the Director of Lifespan Religious Education, the Childcare Coordinator shall assist with interviews, supervision, and reviews of caregivers.
10. In summation, as the primary liaison between caregivers, church community, church leaders, and other staff, the Childcare Coordinator will work to help caregivers provide a safe, nurturing, welcoming and engaging environment for each child, and will help maintain an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with the other staff, parents and families. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Clerical, scheduling, and organizational skills or experience,
• 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 Safer Congregation Policy.

CPR and First Aid certification is recommended.

To apply, fill out the form at this link.