Adaptability & Coverage Fill classroom gaps: Step into rooms instantly when teachers take breaks, lunches, or planning time.

Shift age groups:

Move smoothly between infant, toddler, and preschool rooms multiple times a day.

Adopt classroom routines:

Follow each lead teacher's specific schedule, rules, and daily rhythm accurately.

Manage transition times:

Keep children calm and engaged while moving them between the classroom, playground, and cafeteria. Safety & Supervision Maintain active supervision: Watch children constantly, positioning yourself to see the entire room or play area.

Enforce safety rules:

Stop unsafe behaviors gently but firmly to prevent accidents and injuries.

Count children frequently:

Conduct regular headcounts, especially when entering or leaving a classroom or playground.

Monitor room ratios:

Ensure the classroom never exceeds the legally mandated state child-to-staff ratio. Care, Hygiene & Sanitization Assist with diapering/toileting: Follow strict health protocols for diaper changes and bathroom transitions.

Supervise handwashing:

Ensure children wash hands thoroughly before meals, after playground time, and after restroom use.

Sanitize high-touch zones:

Wipe down toys, tables, counters, and high chairs throughout the day using approved cleaners.

Manage mealtime clean-up:

Set up food trays, assist children with eating, and clean up spills immediately. Instructional & Emotional Support Lead small groups: Run circle time, read stories, or lead craft projects when requested by the lead teacher.

Comfort distressed children:

Soothe children experiencing separation anxiety, tantrums, or fatigue with patience and empathy.

Support positive behavior:

Use the daycare's approved positive discipline techniques to redirect challenging behaviors.

Engage in active play:

Get down on the floor to play, build, and interact directly with the children. Communication & Operations Relay student updates: Pass important behavioral or health notes accurately to the lead teacher or parents.

Report maintenance issues:

Inform management immediately about broken toys, safety hazards, or low cleaning supplies.

Document incidents:

Complete injury or incident reports promptly and accurately, following daycare policy. .

Pay:

$13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance

Work Location:

In person