What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Assistant/Floater position at New Wonders Learning Center- Montgomery?
Are you an energetic, fun and engaging early childhood professional? We are interested in bringing on new members to our winning team! We are seeking experienced educators to join our state of the art, 12-month childcare center in Montgomery, NY.
We offer children a warm, rich, high-quality learning experience which celebrates the individuality of each child. Our warm, positive environment values students and staff alike and provide best practice from infancy through Pre-K.
We are seeking special candidates for immediate hire to join our team of Wonder-ful teachers. Candidates will work with students in ages from 6 weeks to 3 years old in programs as needed. The scheduled hours range from 630am – 6pm Monday through Friday.
Qualified candidates will be reliable, responsible and have a passion for educating children. In addition, candidates will:
- MUST LOVE CHILDREN
- Have a minimum of HS Diploma or equivalent
- Have clear understanding of child development
- Have a strong desire to work with young children
- Be knowledgeable of child development
- Be eager to learn and develop on the field of early childhood
- Be willing to be coached/guided
- Be able to work closely with a team
- Have a calm/patient demeanor
- Be able to assist in cleaning as needed throughout the day
- Be able to carry out the physically demanding work of lifting and holding children for hours and sitting on the floor
- Relate positively with young children in a mature and responsible fashion.
- Maintain a professional personal appearance
- Assists in other capacities, as determined by the Director.
-Supervise and engage infants and toddlers in age-appropriate activities to promote their development.
-Provide nurturing care, including feeding, diapering, and comforting children as needed.
-Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment, ensuring all materials are organized and accessible.
-Collaborate with other staff members to implement educational programs and support children with special needs.
-Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and daily activities.
Job Type: Part Time/Full Time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Montgomery, NY 12549 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17