Daycare Assistant

Job Overview

Join our vibrant childcare team as a Daycare Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for young children. In this role, you will support lead teachers and caregivers in implementing engaging activities, ensuring the well-being of children from infancy through preschool age. Your positive energy and attention to detail will contribute to the development of essential skills in children while fostering a joyful learning atmosphere. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s early childhood experiences.

Duties

• Assist in supervising children during play, learning activities, meals, nap times, and outdoor time to ensure safety and engagement.
• Support classroom management by helping organize materials, set up activity stations, and maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Implement age-appropriate activities that promote childhood development, social skills, and emotional growth.
• Provide basic caregiving duties such as diapering, feeding, and comforting children as needed.
• Collaborate with lead teachers to observe and document children’s progress, behaviors, and special needs for tailored support.
• Support inclusive practices by working with children with disabilities or special education needs to ensure they feel included and supported.
• Follow all health and safety protocols, including first aid procedures when necessary, to maintain a secure environment for all children.

Experience

• Prior experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, nannying, babysitting, or early childhood education setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices in early childhood education is highly valued.
• Experience with classroom management techniques and behavior management strategies is beneficial.
• Certification in first aid or CPR is advantageous; willingness to obtain certification upon hire is expected.
• Familiarity with working with individuals with disabilities or special education needs enhances your ability to support diverse learners.
• Previous toddler care or infant care experience demonstrates your capability to handle the unique needs of different age groups within the early childhood spectrum. Join us in shaping bright futures! Your passion for caring for children combined with your skills will help create a warm and enriching environment where every child can thrive. We are committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative team culture dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person