Preschool Assistant (Child Care, Daycare)

Acquire4Hire; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bloomington is seeking a Preschool Assistant to engage and instruct children aged 3 months to 5 years. The role involves creating a nurturing environment, facilitating learning activities, and supporting children's development. This full-time position offers valuable experience for those pursuing a Child Development Associate certificate and includes benefits like paid vacation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for career growth

Team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or early childhood education encouraged.
• Physical ability to engage in activities, including lifting up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and supervising children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Engage children in learning activities and creative play.
• Communicate daily accomplishments to parents.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Positive attitude

Reliability

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Preschool Assistant (Child Care, Daycare)

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Position Overview

Levato's Little Ones is a Paths-to-Quality rated Preschool/Daycare. Preschool Assistants engage and instruct preschool-aged children (3 months to 5 years) to explore, learn, and play, fostering self-confidence and a strong foundation for school.

We seek energetic, creative, and enthusiastic individuals interested in working with preschool children. Experience in childcare, early childhood education, or elementary education is encouraged. This role offers valuable experience for those pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate.

Position Details

This is a full-time position, paying between $12.00/hr and $16.00/hr, based on experience. The annual salary ranges from $24,000 to $33,280.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Daycare Director and Team Leads in developing and supervising children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Maintain a positive, healthy, and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.
• Design and prepare creative materials and classroom activities to promote growth, considering individual needs and interests.
• Engage children in learning activities and creative play, including games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, reading, and field trips.
• Attend to children's basic needs, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, diapering, and bathroom activities.
• Interact with children in a safe and compassionate manner.
• Teach basic skills like color, shape, number, and letter recognition, as well as personal hygiene and social skills.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and health.
• Identify signs of emotional, developmental, or health issues and discuss concerns with supervisors or specialists.
• Communicate daily accomplishments, interests, and challenges to parents.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required.
• Complete necessary training for certification requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties effectively.
• Passion for working with children and ability to build rapport with preschoolers.
• Positive, energetic, patient, and caring attitude.
• Experience or interest in childcare or early childhood education.
• Interest in pursuing a CDA is a plus but not required.
• Physical ability to engage in activities, including lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Reliability, dependability, and trustworthiness.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data entry, computers, tablets, or cell phones.
• Familiarity with educational software, age-appropriate games, and toys.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays for full-time and part-time staff.
• Additional pay for advanced skills.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Team-oriented, friendly work environment.
• Work with children under 2 and aged 3-5.
• Day shifts only, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

About Us

Levato's Little Ones offers early childcare for infants to school-age children in a two-story facility on 8 acres. With over 27 years of experience, our program emphasizes high-quality early childhood development, rated Indiana Paths to Quality Level 3. We focus on providing a nurturing environment that prepares children for school and future success.