Childcare Aide and Floater

Silverbay; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Silverbay is seeking a Childcare Center Floater/Aide to assist with activities and provide coverage in classrooms, on the playground, during meals, and nap times. You will work under the direction of the Early Childhood Director to support learning experiences and maintain a safe environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with preferred childcare experience and the ability to obtain necessary certifications within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• Experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Friendly, professional demeanor; ability to relate to children.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR and AED within 30 days of hire; complete NYS OCFS health/safety training within 30 days.
• Ability to establish relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Proficiency in office software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher to implement learning experiences.
• Assists children in accomplishing learning activities.
• Monitors children during meals, play, and nap time.
• Provides coverage for classroom teachers as needed.
• Relieves teachers and fills in for absences as needed.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in required trainings to meet NYS OCFS regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Child interaction

Office software

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Health & Safety Training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the Childcare Center Floater/Aide will be responsible for assisting with activities and providing coverage in classrooms, on the playground, during meals, and nap times.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the classroom teacher to implement learning experiences.
• Assists children in accomplishing learning activities.
• Assists in monitoring children during meals, play, and nap time.
• Provides coverage for classroom teachers, as needed.
• Relieves teachers and fills in for teacher absences, as needed.
• Assists the classroom teacher to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in required training and workshops, as needed to meet NYS OCFS regulations.
• Performs other duties, as requested.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required.
• Experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• A friendly, professional demeanor is required; must have the ability to relate to children and develop positive relationships.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Must hold or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certifications within 30 days of hire; must complete Child Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety course from NYS OCFS within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people representing all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proficiency in office software, as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to participate in a variety of physical activities; to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, walk, pull, push, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements include the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk and hear.