Part-Time Daycare Assistant - Nurturing Young Minds

Loudoun County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Loudoun County Government is seeking a part-time Daycare Assistant to provide childcare at a designated county location. The role emphasizes time management, clear communication with children, parents, and staff, and the ability to follow established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising children, planning educational and recreational activities, maintaining safety, and coordinating with site personnel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and six months of program experience with children.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of childhood development.
• Ability to learn program requirements quickly.
• Ability to design developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Monitors children's behavior, communication, and engagement in program activities; follows established staff-to-student ratios and protocols for supervision and interaction with children.
• Facilitate the planning and execution of educational and recreational activities for children in Day Care; address the personal care requirements of the children, and manage the organization of equipment, supplies, and meal provisions.
• Maintains helpful and professional communication with parents, site personnel, and staff, and responds to parent inquiries and requests.
• Prioritizes the health and safety of children in the program; performs and documents daily person, site health, and safety checks.
• Carry out additional critical job responsibilities pertinent to the role and departmental assignment.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Loudoun County Government is seeking a part-time Daycare Assistant to provide childcare at a designated county location. The role emphasizes time management, clear communication with children, parents, and staff, and the ability to follow established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising children, planning educational and recreational activities, maintaining safety, and coordinating with site personnel.