Daycare Assistant
About The Position
Little Lukes is hiring a Daycare Assistant for inclusion preschool classrooms in Dewitt, NY. The role supports young children during lunch breaks and offers a chance to provide caring, engaging activities that help children explore, learn, and grow. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. part-time, or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., following the school calendar plus a six-week summer program. Little Lukes describes its childcare and preschool work as team-oriented and focused on creating an enriching learning environment for children ages 3 to 5, including children with special needs. The posting also discusses substitute, opener, and closer roles with schedules that vary by position and employee availability; those schedules are distinct from the Daycare Assistant schedule listed at the beginning of the posting.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Enjoy working with children.
- High energy level and caring personality.
- NYS Teaching Assistant (TA) certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience with children with special needs and preschool-aged children is a plus.
- Babysitting experience is helpful but not required.
- Prior childcare, daycare, or preschool experience is preferred.
- Teamwork mentality and caring attitude.
Nice To Haves
- NYS Teaching Assistant (TA) certification.
- Experience with children with special needs and preschool-aged children.
- Babysitting experience.
- Prior childcare, daycare, or preschool experience.
Responsibilities
- Support inclusion preschool classrooms during lunch breaks.
- Provide caring and enjoyable activities for young children.
- Help children explore, learn, and grow in an enriching childcare and preschool environment.
- Work as part of a team.
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuing education and advancement.
- Career advancement, professional growth, educational support, and individual mentoring.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Flexible schedule and emphasis on work/life balance.
- Opportunities for fun, growth, and recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
