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15 July 20251046 views

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Childcare Attendant (Part-Time)


Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: (9 AM –1 PM or 1pm - 6pm Monday–Friday)
Pay: $16.50–25/hr


About Us:
We are a licensed group‑family daycare providing warm, structured care in a home-based setting. We emphasize safety, routine, and firm boundaries to maintain compliance with NY OCFS regulations. We’re seeking a reliable Childcare Attendant who can both nurture and enforce a safe environment.


🧩 Responsibilities


  1. Childcare & Supervision + OCFS Safety Compliance


Maintain constant supervision of all children at all times except during bathroom use .


Enforce OCFS safety rules such as ensuring electrical outlets are covered with safety caps.


Do not allow unsafe use of equipment—e.g., prevent a six-year-old from using an infant walker or other devices not developmentally appropriate.


Keep children in approved areas only—no unsupervised entry to restricted zones.


Enforce structure: meals/snacks only at scheduled times in the kitchen, no eating outside designated areas.


Prevent permissive “free for all” behavior.


Use designated rooms for nappies and diaper changes appropriately.


  1. Child-Related Cleaning Tasks


Sweep floors daily in play and eating areas.


Clean bathroom (floor, sink, toilet) – shower is excluded.


Wash dishes/utensils used by children; clear food particles from kitchen sink after use.


Empty and replace liners in child-related trash bins: kitchen trash, diaper pail, and bathroom cans at shift end.


Put away all toys and child chairs at the end of each day.


  1. Program & Activity Support


Prepare and serve healthy meals/snacks on schedule.


Assist with implementing structured activities and daily program routines.


✅ Qualifications


At least 2 years of verified childcare experience.


Must pass a background check and tuberculosis screening.


Must complete 15 hours of OCFS-approved training within 6 months; 30 hours every two years .


CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.


Assertive, structured, detail-oriented, with the ability to enforce rules consistently.


🌟 What We Offer


$16.50–20/hr(depending upon experience) for combined childcare, structure enforcement, and child-focused cleaning duties.


Full scholarships for early childhood education at CUNY/SUNY if eligible.


Flexible schedule, supportive environment, licensed operation.


Opportunity to grow professionally in a regulated, structured play-based daycare.


📝 How to Apply


If you’re a structured, safety-conscious caregiver who values cleanliness, rules, and clear boundaries—and you can enforce OCFS compliance while nurturing children—send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and fit for the role.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    9am - 6pm
  • Salary
    $17 – $23 hourly
  • Benefits
    tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses

pin icon500 Jamaica Avenue, Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, 11208, New York

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Childcare AssistantNew York

Daycare • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2025

We are a home based daycare located in Brooklyn, NY.

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