Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour (pay is based on performance & attendance)
Job description:
Now Hiring: Daycare Assistant – at Greater Grace Daycare (Bay Shore/Brentwood NY)
Daycare Assistant position is an on-the-books position — all candidates must be 18 years or older and pass a New York State background check.
Hours Available:
- Full-Time: 6 AM – 2:30 PM
- Full-Time: 9:30 AM - 6 PM
- Part-Time: 2:30 PM – 6 PM
To apply:
Send your resume and availability to GreaterGraceDaycare@gmail.com
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Daycare Assistant to join our childcare team. The ideal candidate will support the development and well-being of children in a nurturing environment, assisting with daily activities, classroom management, and ensuring a safe and engaging space for young learners & explorers. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on children's growth while gaining valuable experience in childcare and early childhood education.
Responsibilities:
- Implementing age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
- Support children with daily routines, including feeding, diapering, nap times, and hygiene practices.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment that encourages exploration and creativity. Daily cleaning.
- Engage children in play-based learning activities that foster social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Monitor children's behavior and provide positive guidance to promote good behavior and social skills.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members to ensure a collaborative caregiving approach.
- Follow all safety protocols, including first aid procedures when necessary, to ensure the well-being of children at all times.
- Assist with classroom management strategies to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for all children.
-Paperwork compliance
Requirements
- Must speak English ; bilingual a plus
- Basic computer skills required
- Kind, patient, and attentive with children
- Communicates well with parents, staff & children
- Compassionate about the growth and development of young children
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Must complete and pass NYS background clearance
- Prior experience working with children in settings such as daycare, preschool, babysitting, nannying, or classroom environments (preferred but not required).
- Knowledge of childhood development principles and age-specific caregiving techniques.
- Certification in first aid is highly desirable; willingness to obtain certification if not already certified.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children, parents, and team members.
- Ability to manage classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
- Compassionate attitude with a genuine interest in supporting children's growth and learning.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs within the classroom environment.
Join our team as a Daycare Assistant to help shape the future of young learners by providing attentive care and fostering their developmental milestones in a supportive setting!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person in Brentwood & Bay Shore
