Teacher/Play Guide

Wanna Play Playcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free child care for one child

Reduced child care for siblings of full-time employees

Job summary

Wanna Play Playcare, a unique child care center in Austin, is hiring for the roles of Play Guide and Team Leader. Candidates will supervise children and assist with daily activities in a creative and flexible environment. Opportunities include free and reduced child care for employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in licensed child care or similar roles.
• At least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide children while maintaining licensing standards.
• Assist with hygiene, meals, and cleaning.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

General office skills

Job description

Wanna Play is a play based Child Care Center offering drop-in care, preschool, camps and after school care. We provide a unique service in child care and offer a creative alternative to traditional child care. Our objective is to help families with young children manage their lives by offering flexible, quality care in an environment where kids want to be.

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring candidates for our play guide team. Responsibilities include: maintaining licensing standards at all times while supervising and guiding children, assist with hygiene, meals and cleaning. We have Play Guide and Team Leader positions available for the right candidates.

We are open days, evenings and weekends. Flexibility to work 1 or 2 evenings and/or weekend shifts is required.

We offer free child care to one child 18 mos and up, and reduced child care for sibling of our full time employees and reduced child care to part-time.

Applicants must pass a criminal background and fingerprint check, have current CPR/First Aid, and obtain a food handler's certification.

• A minimum of 6 months experience in preschool teaching, licensed child care, camp, or enrichment program.
• At least 18 years old
• Strong communication skills, general office skills and attention to detail.
• Good physical condition & have ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Has own reliable transportation & a flexible schedule.