Organization Overview

AsOne Ministries is a Christ-centered non-profit organization committed to making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture. Our mission is to holistically address spiritual, relational, and economic poverty in rural, underserved communities throughout Uganda—transforming lives and communities one at a time.

Position Summary

The Nursery Helper supports nursery teachers in delivering a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment for young children. This role involves assisting in classroom activities, supervising children, providing individual support, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and helping with administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for early childhood development, be Jesus-centered, and work well in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Child Support & Supervision

• Assist with implementing age-appropriate learning activities
• Supervise children during class time, playtime, meals, and outdoor activities
• Provide individual assistance with tasks like feeding, toileting, and dressing

2. Classroom Preparation

• Help set up learning materials, toys, and supplies
• Ensure supplies are well-stocked and organized

3. Cleanliness & Hygiene

• Support diapering, toileting, and handwashing routines
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment

4. Administrative Assistance

• Record attendance and update child records
• Help communicate daily activities and concerns to parents

5. Transitions & Behavior Management

• Support children during arrival, departure, and transitions between activities
• Model positive behavior and teach appropriate social skills and conflict resolution

6. Parent Communication & Collaboration

• Provide daily feedback and build positive relationships with parents
• Work as a team with the nursery teacher and school staff to foster a loving, Christian-centered environment

Qualifications

• Certificate in Child Development or a related course
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a nursery or early childhood education setting

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of early childhood development principles
• Basic classroom organization and child supervision skills
• Ability to support hygiene and health routines for toddlers
• Good communication skills for interacting with children, teachers, and parents

Behavioral & Personal Competencies

• Jesus-Centered: Deep commitment to Christian values and spiritual development of children
• Humble, Hungry, and Smart: Team player with a servant-hearted attitude and emotional intelligence
• Patient and Empathetic: Understands the emotional and developmental needs of young children
• Flexible and Creative: Can adapt to different learning styles and needs
• Outgoing and Relational: Builds warm relationships with children and families
• Leader of Leaders: Demonstrates personal responsibility and encourages excellence
• Lifestyle: Must be single or married to one spouse and uphold Christian moral values

• Assist with implementing age-appropriate learning activities
• Supervise children during class time, playtime, meals, and outdoor activities
• Provide individual assistance with tasks like feeding, toileting, and dressing
• Help set up learning materials, toys, and supplies
• Ensure supplies are well-stocked and organized
• Support diapering, toileting, and handwashing routines
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment
• Record attendance and update child records
• Help communicate daily activities and concerns to parents
• Support children during arrival, departure, and transitions between activities
• Model positive behavior and teach appropriate social skills and conflict resolution
• Provide daily feedback and build positive relationships with parents
• Work as a team with the nursery teacher and school staff to foster a loving, Christian-centered environment

• Knowledge of early childhood development principles
• Basic classroom organization and child supervision skills
• Ability to support hygiene and health routines for toddlers
• Good communication skills for interacting with children, teachers, and parents
• Deep commitment to Christian values and spiritual development of children
• Team player with a servant-hearted attitude and emotional intelligence
• Patient and Empathetic
• Flexible and Creative
• Outgoing and Relational
• Demonstrates personal responsibility and encourages excellence

• Certificate in Child Development or a related course
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a nursery or early childhood education setting
• Must be single or married to one spouse and uphold Christian moral values