If you tend to work family babysitting jobs, church nursery jobs might not be on your radar. But these short, consistent shifts can be one of the easiest ways to earn extra income, gain experience, and make a difference…all without giving up your Friday or Saturday nights.
Here are five reasons why sitters love working church nursery jobs.
1. Short shifts that pay well
Most church nursery jobs are four hours or less. Many jobs are scheduled for Sunday mornings and weekday evenings, making them easy to fit around school, work, or regular babysitting jobs. If you’ve ever wanted to boost your income without committing to a full day of work, church nursery jobs are a simple way to do it. Plus, if you book church jobs around major holidays like Easter or Christmas, rates can go up to $20-35/hr, depending on where you live. Like all jobs on SitterTree, you’ll always get paid within 24 hours.
2. Keep your weekend nights without giving up income
Date night babysitting jobs are the bread and butter for most sitters. But they usually mean working Friday or Saturday evening. If you’re ready to take your own night on the town or have an evening for some self-care, check out church nursery jobs. These jobs are typically scheduled at non-traditional times, so you can earn extra cash and still keep your weekend nights free.
3. Work with friends…and make new ones
Unlike most family babysitting jobs, you won’t work alone at church jobs. Many jobs book multiple sitters, so you can grab a friend and apply together. Plus, at church jobs, you’ll often work directly with the church’s team. This is a great way to build community and make connections. When you work with other sitters, volunteers, and staff, you can expect:
- Built-in support during busy moments
- A more structured environment
- Opportunities to connect with other caregivers
Ready to bring a friend to your next church job? Share your referral link to get them on the app. You’ll both get a $20 credit!
4. Build experience with meaningful work
Church nursery jobs offer more than just extra income. They give you structured, hands-on child care experience in a group setting. Instead of caring for one family at a time, you’ll often work with multiple children alongside other sitters and volunteers.
You might soothe infants, help with snack time, read stories, assist with drop-off and pick-up, and guide activities. This type of experience builds confidence and strengthens your resume, especially if you’re interested in preschool jobs, daycare roles, or substitute teaching. At the same time, you’ll be helping churches in your community provide peace of mind to parents during services. This meaningful work makes a big impact.
5. Many sitters end up loving church jobs!
After booking a church job here and there, many sitters find themselves returning for recurring jobs at the same church. This way, they get to know the children, the structure, and the routine. Plus, being greeted with a bagel and coffee and having a few hours to snuggle babies is a great way to start a Sunday.
One sitter shared:
“Working church nursery jobs has been such a rewarding experience. I've loved making connections with other sitters and the church staff always makes me feel welcomed and appreciated. The flexibility to work just a few hours on the weekend is a great way to make some extra money and fits perfectly with my busy schedule.”
- Madison H. | Joined 2017
Find church nursery jobs near you
If you haven’t tried church jobs yet, these are the easiest way to grow your income, gain experience, and make a difference—without losing your weekend nights.
View church nursery jobs near you to get booked this week.