Child Care Assistant — Nurturing & Safe Learning

Chaska; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaska Daycare is seeking a caring Daycare Assistant to provide daily care for infants through school-age children in a warm, clean, and safe environment. You will feed, read, and engage children in age-appropriate activities, maintain hygiene, and communicate with parents on their child’s wellbeing.

You’ll support events and collaborate with the team to ensure a positive childcare experience. Must be at least 15, with CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain within 30 days, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with children under six years old preferred.
• Adhere to childcare protocols and health/safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for registered children (infant - school age) including feeding, interacting, reading, and age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment; ensure handwashing and sick child protocols are followed; sanitize toys and clean facilities after shifts.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding children’s wellbeing and concerns with supervisor.
• Document concerns or issues with a child’s wellbeing and follow up with supervisor.
• Follow childcare policies, procedures, laws, and regulations as applicable.
• Assist with Active-Net transactions and input data in Excel.
• Support special events (Parents Night Out, Castle Cleaning) as needed.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Work ethic

Team player

Care for various ages

Flexible schedule

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Education

Minimum age 15

CPR/First Aid cert or willingness

Tools

Computer

Telephone

Job description

Chaska Daycare is seeking a caring Daycare Assistant to provide daily care for infants through school-age children in a warm, clean, and safe environment. You will feed, read, and engage children in age-appropriate activities, maintain hygiene, and communicate with parents on their child’s wellbeing.

You’ll support events and collaborate with the team to ensure a positive childcare experience. Must be at least 15, with CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain within 30 days, and the ability to