Summary The Part-Time Daycare Worker supports the Teacher(s) and daycare team in providing a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. The Part-Time Daycare Worker helps with daily classroom routines, supervision, activities, meals, hygiene, and maintaining a clean and organized learning environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, caring, energetic, and enjoys working with children of various ages. The hours we are looking for are 2ish to 6:00 pm. Essential Responsibilities Child Supervision & Safety Provide consistent, attentive, and active supervision of all children and never leave a child unattended. Ensure a safe, clean, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom and play environment. Follow Belltown Discovery Center LLC policies, procedures, philosophy, and expectations and applicable childcare licensing requirements. Complete attendance, health checks, incident reports, ProCare documentation and required documentation timely and accurately. Monitor children's health, comfort, developmental needs, and individual routines. Maintain required ratios (Under 2 1:10 and no more than 8, 2 yrs old 1:5 and no more than 10, Preschool/Pre-K 1:10 and no more than 20, School-age 1:15 and no more than 30). Curriculum & Learning Assist teachers in implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities. Assist teachers with prep or other tasks when asked. Classroom Environment & Guidance Follow and be consistent with the established classroom expectations and routines. Use positive guidance, encouragement, and redirection techniques. Support children in developing self-regulation, conflict-resolution, and friendship skills. Create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected. Maintain an organized, inviting, and developmentally appropriate classroom. Family Communication & Partnership Communicate respectfully and professionally with parents and guardians. Share information and/or photos regarding children's experiences, accomplishments, developments, incidents, concerns and notable events. Maintain confidentiality regarding other children, families and staff members. Work collaboratively with families to support individual children's needs. Teamwork & Professional Development Work cooperatively with teachers and administrators. Be sure that teachers and administrators are informed of any information or changes regarding a child or their family in their care. Attend required staff training, and complete online professional development by date due. Be respectful of teachers classrooms. Complete other duties assigned by classroom teachers or administration. Qualifications Meet all applicable state licensing requirements for a childcare teacher. But be at least 16 years old. If out of high school, must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. Must pass required background checks and meet applicable health/licensing requirements and kept in a current status. Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain as required. Complete a mandated reporter and sexual harassment training before starting and The Care4Kids health & safety training within 90 days of employment. Previous experience working with children preferred. Strong communication and classroom-management skills. Patient, creative, dependable, and able to maintain a positive attitude. Physical Requirements Safely lift, carry, hold, feed, change and comfort young children as required. Be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, sit on the floor, and move throughout the classroom and playgrounds. Participate in indoor and outdoor activities. Be able to safely supervise and participate in indoor and outdoor activities. Respond quickly and calmy to safety during emergency situations. Professional Expectations Put children's safety, health, and emotional well-being first. Treat every child and family with respect, patience, and kindness. Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and positive role modeling. Arrive to work on time, work scheduled hours and be flexible when needed to cover additional or different hours. Contribute to a positive, supportive, team-oriented workplace.

Pay:

$16.94 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person