Childcare Assistant Teacher/Floater
About The Position
Little Hands Daycare, a licensed childcare center, is seeking a Floater to support children across all age groups. The role involves carrying out classroom care and learning activities, keeping children safe and supported, and communicating with families. The required schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compensation is $16–$21 per hour, based on education and childcare experience. Little Hands Daycare describes itself as a family-oriented, close-knit organization offering competitive pay, paid training and professional development, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with match, childcare discounts, and a fun, positive workplace with an open-door policy. The organization also provides shirts and swag as appreciation for teachers. The hiring process includes a resume screen, a 30-minute recruiter phone screen, an on-site interview with the Center Director, Q&A, classroom observation, and an offer. Little Hands Daycare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity and inclusivity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of childcare classroom experience.
- Ability to pass all background checks.
- Physical ability to work around small children, including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
Nice To Haves
- CDA or associate degree (AA), highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
- Implement weekly curriculum covering all areas of child development and follow the classroom schedule and daily routine.
- Use the parent communication app efficiently.
- Establish professional rapport with each family to provide quality care for children.
- Ensure each child's safety and well-being, respond to children's emotional needs, and maintain an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
- Maintain an assessment and portfolio for each child.
- Conduct parent/teacher conferences twice a year, during November and May.
- Carry out the classroom's daily responsibilities relating to the care of children.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Paid training, including enhanced career and professional development.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Childcare discounts.
- Fun and positive workplace.
- Open-door policy.
- Shirts and swag for teachers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
