Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care
- Implement age-appropriate activities to stimulate and educate children
- Follow a structured daily routine that includes playtime, learning activities, meals, and rest periods
- Monitor children's behavior and intervene when necessary to promote positive interactions
- Ensure the health and safety of all children by following proper hygiene practices and maintaining a clean environment
- Communicate with supervisor about your students progress, behavior, and any concerns that may arise
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in caregiving or working with children in a childcare center is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of infant care and early childhood education principles
- Familiarity with daycare or childcare center operations
- Ability to work well with children of different ages and backgrounds
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with parents, colleagues, and children
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle stressful moments calmly
Skills:
- Caregiving experience preferred but not required
- Ability to educate and engage children in learning activities
- Experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool students and providing appropriate care preferred but not required
- Knowledge of daycare or childcare center operations preferred but not required
- Familiarity with special education principles for children with unique needs preferred but not required
- Understanding of early childhood education concepts and techniques preferred but not required
- Experience working with students in a classroom setting is a plus
We offer the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children. If you are passionate about childcare and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to make a difference.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.25 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Must be able to pass CARI & CHRI background checks
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- childcare center: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Barrington, NJ 08007 (Required)
Work Location: In person