Energetic Afternoon Childcare Aide (2-3s)

Mochildcareaware; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Job summary

The Backyard Playschool Center is seeking a high-energy afternoon assistant for our Ladybug Room, helping with 2- and 3-year-olds after school hours until 5:30 p.m. This part-time role is ideal for a student in the Flex program or an adult seeking a few daily hours.

You don’t need to know everything about childcare; you’ll learn on the job, jump in to help, and enjoy a busy, playful room with lots of activity.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Dependable and able to arrive on time for afternoon shifts.
• Comfortable working with active 2- and 3-year-old children.
• Able to lift and carry children and classroom materials.
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, and sit on the floor.
• Able to spend extended periods of time playing and working at a child’s level.
• Able to stand and move around the classroom for much of the shift.
• Comfortable assisting with diapering, potty training, handwashing, and other basic care routines.
• Willing to help with classroom cleanup, sanitizing, and end-of-day duties.
• Patient, positive, and able to stay calm in a busy classroom; able to follow directions and work as part of a teaching team.
• Must be willing to complete any required childcare training, background checks, or other employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Playing and interacting with the children.
• Helping with afternoon routines and transitions.
• Assisting with snack, diapering/potty needs, and cleanup.
• Helping keep the classroom picked up and organized.
• Supporting teachers as children begin going home.
• Giving lots of patience, encouragement, and attention to some very busy little people!

Skills

Patience

Dependable

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Job description

The Backyard Playschool Center is seeking a high-energy afternoon assistant for our Ladybug Room, helping with 2- and 3-year-olds after school hours until 5:30 p.m. This part-time role is ideal for a student in the Flex program or an adult seeking a few daily hours.

You don’t need to know everything about childcare; you’ll learn on the job, jump in to help, and enjoy a busy, playful room with lots of activity.