What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Assistant position at Howe's Daycare?
Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in the daycare
- Supervise and engage with children during playtime and activities
- Assist with mealtime routines, including feeding and clean-up
- Change diapers and assist with potty training as needed
- Support the lead teacher in implementing educational curriculum and activities
- Monitor children's behavior and address any disciplinary issues using positive behavior management techniques
- Collaborate with parents and provide updates on their child's progress
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
Requirements:
- Knowledge of childhood development and age-appropriate activities
- Ability to work well with children of various ages, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff members
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements. The role may require additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Patient demographics:
- Children
- Infants
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No nights
Work Location: In person