Provide compassionate daily care, supervision, and enrichment activities for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. Maintain a safe, clean environment while supporting the faith-centered mission of Incarnate Word.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have experience working with infants and young children and a commitment to Catholic values. Physical ability to lift children and actively supervise them in indoor and outdoor settings is required.
Team CollaborationInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareChild CareEarly Childhood EducationSafety MonitoringActivity FacilitationCurriculum Planning
Job description
The Archdiocese of St.
Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St.
Louis area.
Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St.
Louis.Job Summary Incarnate Word is seeking caring, dependable, and faith-filled individuals to serve as Nursery Aides in the IW Nursery.
The Nursery provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the children of Incarnate Word employees, ages 8 weeks to 5 years.
Nursery Aides are responsible for the daily care, supervision, and enrichment of children while supporting the mission and values of Incarnate Word.Job Responsibilities Provide attentive, compassionate care for infants and young children ages 8 weeks to 5 years.
Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming nursery environment.
Plan and facilitate age-appropriate enrichment activities, including arts and crafts, reading, music, storytelling, and supervised play.
Encourage positive social, emotional, and developmental growth through nurturing interactions.
Assist with daily routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, rest time, and transitions between activities.
Monitor children's well-being and respond appropriately to their needs.
Follow all nursery policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, guardians, and fellow staff members.
Support a faith-centered atmosphere that reflects the mission and values of Incarnate Word.
Job Requirements Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of Incarnate Word.
Experience working with infants and young children preferred.
Ability to engage children in creative, educational, and developmentally appropriate activities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Dependable, patient, and nurturing demeanor.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Ability to lift and carry children and nursery equipment as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the workday.
Ability to actively supervise children in both indoor and outdoor settings.
The Archdiocese of St.
Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
