What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Assistant/Teacher position at Rosie Lara-ramirez?
Benefits/Perks
- Weekend/Holidays Off
- evenings/Nights Off
- Great Work Environment
Job Summary:
The Giving Tree Family Home Childcare is seeking a nurturing and energetic Daycare Assistant/Teacher to join our dedicated team. This role involves caring for children ranging in age from infancy through school age. You will support the daily operations of the childcare program through supervision, age-appropriate engagement, cleaning, and cooking. Most importantly, you’ll help foster a safe, loving, and educational environment that encourages every child’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
The Giving Tree Family Home Childcare is seeking a nurturing and energetic Daycare Assistant/Teacher to join our dedicated team. This role involves caring for children ranging in age from infancy through school age. You will support the daily operations of the childcare program through supervision, age-appropriate engagement, cleaning, and cooking. Most importantly, you’ll help foster a safe, loving, and educational environment that encourages every child’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and interact positively with children from infant to school-age
- Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment (includes light cleaning and sanitizing)
- Prepare and serve healthy meals and snacks
- Support daily routines such as diapering, toileting, handwashing, and naptime
- Model and encourage positive behavior, sharing, and peaceful conflict resolution
- Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and team members
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold all safety and licensing standards
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting preferred
- Strong understanding of child development and passionate about early childhood education
- Patient, kind, and nurturing
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
- First aid/CPR certified (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Must pass a background check and meet state licensing requirements
- Dependable, trainable and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Willing to work and supervise in an outdoor setting
- Must have a current divers licence and reliable tranportation
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- No weekends, nights, or holidays required