Floating Daycare Teacher

About us

Stepping Stone Daycare Latham is a childcare center that has been located in Latham/Cohoes for 32 years! We have loyal staff and families, both of which make this a great place to work. We are seeking motivated individuals to help us meet our mission of providing quality childcare in a safe and fun environment!

We are looking for reliable, self-motivated team players to join us immediately.

This job is for a fixed schedule with a 30 minute lunch break each day.

Responsibilities:
- Cover breaks for teachers

- Collaborate with lead teachers and other teaching assistants to ensure smooth daily operations of the classroom

-Assist lead teachers in implementing curriculum and lesson plans for children in a daycare setting

- Monitor and supervise children during activities, ensuring their safety at all times

- Play with and read to children

- Help prepare simple meals and snacks

- Clean as needed, wash dishes

- Assist with daily routines such as mealtime, nap time, diaper changes, and toileting

REQUIREMENTS:
- Reliable transportation
- Be able to sit on the floor to play with children
- High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred requirements:
CDA or Associates Degree

Experience:
- Previous experience working in a daycare or preschool setting is preferred
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques and strategies is a plus
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential

***No cell phone use is allowed while in the classroom.***

Benefits:

Paid Training, PTO, Paid holidays after three months

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.75 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Patient demographics:

• Children
• Infants

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person