Daycare Assistant (342026C)

Moore County Schools

Pinehurst Elementary School - Pinehurst, North Carolina This job is also posted in Moore County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID:

5917414

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Day Care Director and Principal

Supervises:

None

Term of Employment:

10 months

Salary:

Day Care Assistant I-54

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must meet state requirements in CPR, AED, Playground, First Aid and Childhood Connects.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist in implementation of the curriculum

Help maintain all physical facilities to make sure they comply with local and state laws and are safe and appropriate environments for children

Has knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding safety requirements and inspection and certification procedures

Is responsible for maintaining the credentialing requirements for their job

Speak with p

arents daily and answer any questions they may present

Help maintain 2-way communication between daycare workers, the director and parents

Adhere and enforce all policies developed by the director

Stay within allotted working hours (Not beyond 30 hours/week for part time and 40 hours/week for full time employees)

Prepare materials and equipment for instructional activities

Supervise and lead activities of large and small groups of children

Follow appropriate training while leading whole and small group activities

Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the students

Complete daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities as assigned

Maintain the materials and equipment of the center

Ensure the enforcement of classroom rules in a positive manner

Follow attendance guidelines, maintain punctuality and follow MCS dress code

Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned duties

Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner

Demonstrate support for the school system's vision and mission

Perform other related duties as assigned by the daycare director or principal

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job related forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation and correspondence in all languages required by the job

understand and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style

speak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence

respond adequately to inquiries or complaints

write using standard convention in all languages required by the job

apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form

communicate effectively and efficiently in all languages required by the job using whatever communication device or system is required (telephone, Braille)

use/interpret job related terminology, mathematical formulas and functions effectively and efficiently

deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions

perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations

be sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons

operate a motor vehicle

operate/use a variety of automated office machines and other office equipment

operate/use a variety of printing/graphic arts machines

operate/use a variety of audiovisual/electronic machines and devices

operate/use a variety of communication machines/equipment/devices

operate/use a variety of job specific machines/equipment

Position Type:

Part-Time

Job Requirements