What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Assistant position at Little Tulip Daycare Center of Williston Park?
About us
Little Tulip Daycare Center of Williston Park believe a high-quality childcare program is one of the most important pathways for children's cognitive, social, and emotional skills to develop, with a positive trajectory for later school success. Our vision is to bring high quality childcare program to children in our community.
Little Tulip is looking for qualified Assistant Teachers for preschool classroom. An Assistant Teacher will provide a nurturing and safe environment for young children to develop and reach age-appropriate milestones. You will demonstrate good judgment in the care and play with each child assigned to you. You will verbally engage the children throughout the day in addition to incorporating play activities.
Job Schedule
Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm
Responsibilities for Assistant Teacher
- Teach Mandarin Chinese daily during second language lesson time
- Ensures that children are supervised at all times as well as in the bathroom and outdoor
- Assist children with activities of daily life (nap, diapering, bathroom, hand washing, etc.)
- Assist lead teacher to plan and carry out activities for a group of children
- Communicates frequently with children throughout the day, naming objects, actions, using who, what, when, where. and why, and open-ended questions.
- Exhibits behavior management consistent with Company philosophy, including reflecting children’s feelings, approaching children to speak with them, directing comments toward children’s behavior, not at the children themselves, etc.
- Co-plays/interacts with children during play activities both indoors and on the playground.
- Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, diaper changing, and other reporting as necessary
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom for children
- Report accidents, illness, and unusual behavior to the program director
- Participate in other job duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Speaks Mandarin Chinese
- Two years of experience working with young children
- Provide names and contact information for three references
- Reliable and punctual
- Meet annual professional development requirements, per NYS OCFS regulations
Little Tulip Daycare Center of Williston Park provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18