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  • Daycare Teaching Assitant
    Daycare Teaching Assitant
    6 days ago
    $17–$21 hourly
    Part-time
    Jamaica, Queens

    Daycare Teaching Assistant Hearts and Minds Daycare LLC – Jamaica, Queens, NY Hearts and Minds Daycare is seeking a dependable, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our early childhood education team. We serve children ages 2–5 and are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children and understands that a strong classroom requires active engagement, teamwork, consistency, and attention to daily routines. Responsibilities The Teaching Assistant will work alongside the classroom teacher to support the daily operation of the classroom. Responsibilities include: • Actively supervising and engaging with children throughout the day, • Supporting learning centers, small-group activities, circle time, art projects, and other classroom activities, • Assisting children during meals, transitions, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and other daily routines, • Helping prepare classroom materials and activities, • Maintaining a clean, safe, organized classroom, • Cleaning and resetting tables, learning centers, toys, and classroom materials throughout the day, • Supporting meal and snack setup and cleanup, • Assisting with arrival and dismissal procedures, • Completing assigned classroom and daily support tasks, • Following classroom schedules, center policies, and staff procedures, • Communicating professionally with teachers, administrators, children, and families, • Using positive, age-appropriate guidance and redirection techniques, • Supporting other classrooms or areas of the program when needed We Are Looking For Someone Who: • Is dependable and arrives to work on time, • Is warm, patient, and comfortable working with children ages 2–5, • Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done, • Can remain actively engaged with children rather than waiting to be directed throughout the day, • Works well as part of a team, • Can follow established routines and procedures, • Is comfortable with cleaning and classroom-maintenance responsibilities, • Is willing to receive coaching and professional feedback, • Communicates professionally and respectfully Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Early childhood education coursework or experience preferred, • Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, camp, or classroom experience preferred, • Must be able to meet NYC childcare personnel requirements, • Must be willing to complete required trainings and clearances, • Ability to stand, bend, sit on the floor, lift classroom materials, and remain active throughout the workday Schedule Monday–Friday Part-time and full-time scheduling may be available based on program needs and candidate availability. Candidates should provide their true ongoing availability when applying. Scheduling and hiring decisions are made based in part on the availability provided

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  • Part Time Day care Assistant
    Part Time Day care Assistant
    20 days ago
    $17.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Flushing, Queens

    We are currently looking for a daycare assistant. Position to be filled ASAP. We are a New York City licensed Day Care. All candidates interested in applying can send their resume. P/T work. 1. Must be .. bilingual English/Spanish., 2. Two work related references and 2 personal references., 3. Must be outgoing and friendly., 4. Computer friendly., 5. Good communication skills, able to follow directions and instructions., 6. Must get to work on time daily Mon. to Fri., 7. Must be hands on and self-starter., 8. Have a High School diploma or above., 9. Cleaning/Potty training/changing diapers., 10. Must be able to complete State required finger printing and a background check., 11. Willing to complete the State's mandated 15 hour Health and Safety Certification, CPR and First Aid., 12. Experienced in Daycare settings preferred. We look for individuals with cheerful dispositions, patience, flexibility and is a team player. Applicants must be able to effectively communicate with parents, coworkers and administration. Responsibilities Assist in supervising and engaging children in daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Support the lead teacher in implementing educational programs and lesson plans tailored for toddlers and infants. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the daycare space, including toys and learning materials. Communicate effectively with parents regarding children's progress and any concerns. Administer basic first aid as needed and uphold CPR certification standards. Job Types: Part-time, 25 - 30 hours per week. Must be available to work Mon to Fri.. starting at 730 am to 5pm.

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