Daycare Assistant

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME DAYCARE ASSISTANT

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, energetic, and caring Full-Time Daycare Assistant to join our team.

Previous professional daycare experience is REQUIRED.

We need someone with open availability who is willing and able to work different shifts, including both morning and evening/closing shifts as scheduled. Candidates must be flexible and cannot be limited to only one preferred shift.

This is a hands-on position. We are looking for someone who understands how a daycare operates, takes initiative, recognizes what needs to be done, and can complete daily responsibilities with minimal supervision and reminders.

POSITION DETAILS

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday
• $17–$18 per hour
• Open/flexible availability required
• Must be available for morning and evening/closing shifts
• Schedule may vary based on program needs
• Previous daycare experience REQUIRED

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide active and attentive supervision of children at all times.
• Safely pick up and/or escort children from school, bus stops, or designated locations as assigned.
• Teach and implement the daycare’s daily curriculum and lesson plans.
• Lead age-appropriate educational activities, including reading, early literacy, numbers, colors, shapes, arts and crafts, music, sensory activities, and outdoor play.
• Actively engage and interact with children throughout the day.
• Prepare and serve simple meals and snacks according to program guidelines.
• Change diapers and assist with toileting, toilet training, handwashing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with nap time, transitions, outdoor activities, and dismissal.
• Complete daily attendance and required documentation.
• Take appropriate photos and document children’s activities using Brightwheel.
• Communicate children’s daily activities and important information to families through Brightwheel as directed.
• Prepare and organize classrooms and activity areas.
• Clean and sanitize toys, tables, chairs, high chairs, bathrooms, play areas, learning materials, and frequently touched surfaces.
• Sweep, mop, take out garbage, and complete daily cleaning responsibilities.
• Assist with laundry, meal preparation, classroom supplies, inventory, and organization.
• Assist with special events, celebrations, and family-engagement activities.
• Assist with appropriate daycare social-media content when assigned.
• Follow all health, safety, OCFS, licensing, and program policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming daycare environment.
• Assist wherever needed to support the children and daily operation of the program.

INDEPENDENCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Candidates must be able to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision and reminders.
• Take initiative without waiting to be told what to do.
• Recognize routine responsibilities and complete them without repeated direction.
• Follow through and complete assigned tasks.
• Manage time effectively and remain productive throughout the shift.
• Transition between teaching, supervising, cleaning, meals, pick-ups, and other responsibilities.
• Accept feedback and direction professionally.
• Be dependable and maintain consistent attendance.
• Arrive on time and be ready to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift.
• Be flexible when assigned morning, afternoon, or closing responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous professional experience working in a daycare/childcare program is REQUIRED. Applicants without prior daycare experience will not be considered.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Full-time and flexible availability required.
• Must be available and willing to work both morning and evening/closing shifts as scheduled.
• Experience actively supervising children in a daycare environment.
• Experience implementing age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities.
• Comfortable changing diapers and assisting with toileting and personal care.
• Comfortable preparing simple meals and snacks.
• Willing to clean, sanitize, organize, and maintain the daycare environment.
• Able to perform school/child pick-up responsibilities when assigned.
• Comfortable using technology and willing to learn/use Brightwheel.
• Reliable, punctual, responsible, and professional.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to multitask in a busy childcare environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
• Must meet all required background checks, clearances, training, and health requirements applicable to the position.
• Must be physically able to perform routine childcare responsibilities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Genuinely enjoys working with children
• Enjoys teaching and helping children learn
• Takes initiative and works without constant reminders
• Notices what needs to be done and handles it
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized environment
• Comfortable using technology such as Brightwheel
• Comfortable preparing simple meals and snacks
• Understands that cleaning and sanitizing are part of childcare
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling
• Willing to work both opening/morning and evening/closing shifts
• Positive, professional, accountable, and a team player

IMPORTANT

This is not a position where you simply watch children.

Daycare Assistants participate in all aspects of the program, including teaching, active supervision, school pick-up, diapering/toileting, meals, cleaning, sanitizing, organizing, documentation, and daily classroom routines.

Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and available for both morning and evening shifts based on the needs of the daycare.

We need someone who comes to work ready to contribute and can complete routine responsibilities without repeated instructions or reminders.