Daycare Assistant

A Daycare Assistant helps create a safe, organized, and engaging environment for young children in a Queens child care setting. Day-to-day responsibilities typically include supervising playtime, supporting group activities, assisting with meals and snacks, helping children with basic routines, and maintaining tidy classroom and play areas. The position may also involve preparing materials for lessons, observing children for health or behavior concerns, and communicating respectfully with lead staff about daily needs. Candidates should have strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to follow center procedures and licensing requirements. Experience working with children is helpful, and basic knowledge of child development, hygiene, and safety practices is commonly expected. Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting on the floor, lifting small children when appropriate, and moving supplies or toys. This full-time role generally follows a set schedule during daytime hours, with occasional flexibility based on program needs.