Daycare Aide

Archdiocese of Detroit; Grosse Pointe Farms (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Detroit seeks a caring Daycare Worker to join our childcare team, providing safe, engaging care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers while supporting their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

You will supervise children, lead age‑appropriate activities, assist with diapering and meals, maintain a clean classroom, encourage positive behavior, communicate with families, and keep accurate records following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic care principles for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and professional demeanor throughout the workday.
• Physical stamina to engage with young children for extended periods.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to child injuries or illnesses.
• Must pass criminal background checks, reference checks, and vaccination or exemption processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous visual and auditory supervision of children to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Prepare and lead age‑appropriate activities that support social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Assist with diaper changing, toilet training, feeding, and meal preparation as needed.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and hygienic, including daily cleaning tasks.
• Encourage positive behavior, social skills, and peer interaction.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding daily activities or concerns.
• Maintain accurate child records and follow all safety procedures and emergency protocols.

Skills

Patience

Communication with parents

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Daycare Worker to join our childcare team. This role focuses on providing safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate care for infants, toddlers, and preschool‑aged children. Responsibilities and qualifications below reflect common standards across current daycare listings Indeed

Maintain continuous visual and auditory supervision of children to ensure safety and well‑being

Prepare and lead age‑appropriate activities that support social, emotional, and cognitive development

Assist with diaper changing, toilet training, feeding, and meal preparation as needed

Keep the classroom clean, organized, and hygienic , including daily cleaning tasks

Encourage positive behavior, social skills, and peer interaction

Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding daily activities or concerns

Maintain accurate child records and follow all safety procedures and emergency protocols

Required Qualifications

At least 18 years of age

High school diploma or GED

Knowledge of basic care principles for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and professional demeanor throughout the workday

Physical stamina to engage with young children for extended periods

Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to child injuries or illnesses

Must pass criminal background checks , reference checks, and any required vaccination or exemption processes