Nursery Staff

Covenant Theological Seminary•Saint Louis, MO

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Nursery program is committed to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for our faculty & staff children ages 0-3. For the second half of the 2025-2026 school year, South City Community School will serve a total of five (5) faculty & staff children ranging in age from 2 months to 2 years on Fridays. The ideal candidate will work alongside a full time Nursery staff. This position reports directly to the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations.

Requirements

Valid CPR and first-aid certifications (SCCS will provide class onsite if needed)
Enthusiasm for working with children in an after school or recreational setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with students, staff, and parents/guardians.
Dependability, punctuality, and a willingness to assist with various tasks as needed.
Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team.
Physical stamina and the ability to perform light to moderate physical tasks, such as standing, walking, lifting, and carrying.
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Staff expected to be onsite and ready to accept children no later than 8:00am
Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary
Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day
Preparing meals and snacks for the kids
Organizing activities and providing a safe and fun environment
Assisting other staff member(s) in keeping a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day
Keeping daily record of each child's diaper/restroom usage, food and nap schedule plus any problems that may occur to report to parents each day
Maintaining contact with the children's parents and contacting them in the case of an emergency
Dependable
Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children
Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians
Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages
Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time