Assistant Daycare Teacher Location: Cypress Hills, NY Employment Type: Independent Contractor (9 AM–6 PM or 9am-1pm or 1pm-6pm shifts, Monday–Friday) Pay: $15/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: Ensure electrical outlet covers remain in place, and prevent children from removing them—preventing uncovered outlets . 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. 2. Child-Related Cleaning Tasks Sweep floors daily in play and eating areas; mop at the start or end of your shift. Clean child/staff-used bathroom (floor, sink, toilet) 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. 3. Program & Activity Support Prepare and serve healthy meals/snacks on schedule. Lead educational play, crafts, and outdoor activities as part of a play-based curriculum. Assist with implementing structured activities and daily program routines. 4. Policy & Compliance Adhere strictly to OCFS regulations for group family day care, including: Outlet safety, hazard prevention, secure storage of cleaning materials, use of protective caps/covers, and proper behavior management techniques . Participate in monthly evacuation and shelter-in-place drills; maintain records as required . Cooperate with OCFS inspections, maintain accurate attendance records, and ensure all required documentation is complete and accessible . ✅ 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 Full scholarships for early childhood education at CUNY/SUNY. Flexible on‑call 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 cover letter outlining your experience and fit for the role.
Currently seeking a motivated part-time assistant in the Elmont area to help care for 10-15 children ranging from the ages of six weeks old to twelve year old. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to feeding, changing, help with meal preparation, homework help, putting them on the school bus and getting them off the bus, engaging the children with different activities, such as arts and crafts, reading, block playing, etc., taking them to the playground outside in the backyard. The ideal candidate must be 18 years or older, have some experience taking care of children and must be willing to have a comprehensive background check and be fingerprinted. 30 hours of training is also required for this position, as well as your CPR/First Aid certification. A kind, caring, patient, reliable and very attentive individual is a plus!