Nursery Teacher

## Description
**Nursery Teacher (Faith-Based, Part-Time – Sundays & Thursdays)**
**Job Type:**
Part-Time – Sundays & Thursdays (4 hours per day)
**Location:**
Little Lights Nursery – First Presbyterian Church

219 E Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO

**About Us:**

At Little Lights Nursery, we believe that even the smallest hearts can know God’s love. We are a Christian, faith-based nursery dedicated to providing a loving, safe, and engaging environment for children ages 0 to 6. Our mission is to plant the seeds of faith early through nurturing care, simple learning activities, and Biblical principles.

**Position Summary:**

We are seeking a **reliable, warm-hearted Nursery Teacher** to join our team! If you have a background in Early Childhood Education and a passion for caring for young children in a faith-filled environment, we would love to meet you. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading simple Bible-based activities and can commit consistently to Sundays and Thursdays, 4 hours per day.

## Qualifications

**Responsibilities:**

• Provide loving, age-appropriate care for children ages 0 to 6
• Lead simple faith-based activities, songs, and Bible lessons
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized nursery environment
• Change diapers, assist with toileting, and manage classroom transitions
• Engage with children through play, stories, and music
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation procedures
• Communicate kindly and professionally with parents and staff
• Arrive on time and be consistently present for assigned days

**Qualifications:**

• At least 1 year of experience in early childhood care, preschool, or church nursery
• Background in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Strong understanding of child development and classroom safety
• Comfortable incorporating Christian teachings and faith-based values
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
• Dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic about working with children

**Schedule:**

• **Sundays:** 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• **Thursdays:** 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• *4 hours per day (8 hours per week total)*
• *Additional hours available if desired (up to 28 hours per week)*

• **To Apply:**
• Please submit your resume and a brief statement sharing **why you’re passionate about working with children in a faith-based environment!**