Careers
Careers at Saint John’s
Saint John’s Episcopal Church is a lively, active community of faith in Hagerstown, Maryland. We’re always glad to hear from people who feel called to serve alongside us. Below are our current openings — check back periodically, as new positions are posted here as they become available.
Current Openings
Child Care Provider
Part-Time · Sunday Mornings · Reports to the Rector
Position Summary
Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Hagerstown, Maryland seeks a part-time Child Care Provider. The provider safeguards the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of parish children ages 0–8 while parents attend services and events.
Duties Vary by Week
✚ Weeks 2 and 4 — Children’s Chapel: a teacher leads a lesson and craft for preschool-through-grade-3 children; the provider assists with child care and supports the teacher as needed.
✚ Weeks 1, 3, and 5 — General Child Care: the provider oversees children up to age 8, allowing parents to attend worship. A parish volunteer assists the provider each week.
Duties and Responsibilities
✚ Greet children and parents upon arrival.
✚ Supervise play, read stories, and organize age-appropriate activities for the designated week.
✚ Attend to basic needs such as feeding and diaper changes.
✚ Maintain a child-proof environment; respond quickly to emergencies and contact parents immediately.
✚ Sanitize toys, surfaces, and changing stations before and after use.
✚ Schedule volunteers so that two adults are always present; volunteers must complete the required Episcopal Diocese of Maryland training.
Qualifications
✚ At least 18 years old with experience in childcare, babysitting, or early childhood education.
✚ Pass a background check and complete the church’s mandatory child-protection training (Safe Church) required by the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland.
✚ Current infant/child CPR and First Aid certifications.
✚ Ability to sit on the floor, bend, lift, or carry children up to 30 lb.
Work Schedule and Compensation
✚ Typically 4 hours per week on Sunday mornings for the 10:15 a.m. service.
✚ Availability for special services (e.g., Christmas Eve) and other church events as needed and negotiated.
✚ Pay commensurate with experience.
✚ Reports directly to the Rector and collaborates with Christian Formation.
How to Apply
Send a resume and references to sjhagerstown@gmail.com.
Future Openings
We don’t have any additional openings to share right now, but we post new opportunities here as they arise. Please check back, or reach out to the church office if you’d like to be notified when a new position is posted.
Questions about employment at Saint John’s? Contact the church office at (301) 733–2560 or sjhagerstown@gmail.com.