Childcare Aide

Wee Learning Center Preschool and Childcare is looking for positive, hardworking, dependable, patient, flexible and fun candidates who enjoy working with young children. Is this you? Then apply today to join our team!

Position: Childcare Aide

Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift

Hours of Operation: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

We are looking for exceptional candidates who are positive, hard-working, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with young children.

Responsibilities include:

• Aid teacher in daily activities to help children make essential developmental progress
• Treat children and fellow staff with respect and accept differences
• Supervise children in a caring and patient manner, ensuring children are safe at all times
• Aid in implementing a positive, interactive, and nurturing environment
• Encourage children to interact with each other and help them problem solve in times of difficulty
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom in accordance with health and safety standards
• Maintain positive staff and center family relationships
• Accurately document and maintain records to be in compliance with DHS, Food Program, and Parent Aware requirements
• Attend staff meetings and complete trainings as directed
• Act as a positive role model for the children and other staff

Skills required:

• Possess a genuine liking and warmth for young children
• Understands the needs of young children
• Possess the ability to relate to other staff and parents in a positive and constructive manner
• Demonstrates skills of flexibility, innovation, and creativity
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to get up and down from the floor quickly in addition to other physical requirements
• Experience in working in a licensed child care or school environment is preferred
• Must pass applicant background study as required by licensing agency

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Continued Education
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Child Care Discount (If space available)

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.50 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15