Job Opportunities

Nursery Staff

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South City Community School
4926 Reber Place
Saint Louis, MO 63139
https://www.sccommunityschool.org

 

Part-Time

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

Description


Position Summary:

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.


Primary 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


Responsive/Mental Functions

● 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


Work Environment

● Mainly indoors unless age group is such where outdoor activities and playground use can be applicable

● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs depending on size of children in Nursery care

Salary: Hourly

Requirements


.Qualifications


● 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

How to Apply


Primary Contact: Mikaela Garth

Email: mgarth@sccommunityschool.org

Phone: (314) 667-4311

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