61 Best daycare assistant Jobs in New York, NY (April 2025)

Job Title: Childcare Assistant Location: Brooklyn, NY Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends, or Overnights About Us: We are a brand new licensed group family daycare provider, operating in a warm and welcoming home-based setting. Our mission is to provide quality care that supports the development and well-being of every child, fostering a family-like environment. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Daycare Caregiver Assistant to join our close-knit team. Responsibilities: Provide attentive care and supervision to children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Assist with daily routines, including feeding, napping, and diaper changes. Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks. Maintain a clean and organized daycare space, including regular cleaning and sanitizing. Support children with educational activities, tutoring, and age-appropriate learning experiences. Engage children in fun and educational games, crafts, and outdoor activities. Assist in planning and implementing educational and recreational programs. Follow all daycare policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Qualifications: No formal qualifications required, but experience working with children is a plus. Must pass a background check. Completion of a tuberculosis test is required. Must complete online training courses as mandated by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) within several months of hiring. These trainings are brief and can be done after being hired. What We Offer: Full scholarships for the pursuit of degrees and certificates related to early childhood education at CUNY schools Flexible work schedule Supportive and family-like work environment Opportunity to gain experience in childcare and early childhood education How to Apply: If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a caring and supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

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Tots Magical Clubhouse

Mott Haven, The Bronx

- responsible for supporting the lead teacher in providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children by assisting with daily activities like feeding, changing diapers, supervising playtime, maintaining classroom cleanliness, and implementing age-appropriate learning activities, all while ensuring the children's well-being and following established childcare guidelines

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Early Dream Catchers Daycare Inc

West Bronx, The Bronx

Looking to hire a childcare assistant in the Bronx. Needs to love working with children. Speak English and Spanish a must. Engage children in daily activities. Think out the box and be very creative with the kids. Must have 15 hours health and safety training and CPR First Aid or willing to get. Must be able to put together snacks and meals. Must be twenty five years old or older.

East Bronx, The Bronx

actively supervising children's safety, assisting with basic needs like feeding and diaper changing, participating in educational activities, maintaining a clean environment, and communicating with parents, all under the guidance of a lead teacher, ensuring children have a nurturing and safe learning experience within the daycare setting. Thank you

Terrific Tigers Learning Center is a community-focused childcare program dedicated to providing high-quality center-based care for families in Queens. We support every aspect of a child’s growth and development in a safe, loving, and enriching environment. Our program lays a strong educational foundation, preparing children for academic success and lifelong learning. We believe that families are a child’s first and most important teachers, and we work closely with parents to ensure each child thrives. Terrific Tigers are currently seeking nurturing, passionate, and enthusiastic educators who are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children. All positions are 12-months. Work hours are 8:00 am-6:00 pm Requirements for Lead Teacher Position: Enrolled in or completed Bachelors degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 (preferred). 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 3-5). (Preferably in a childcare or school setting). Familiarity with Head Start/Early Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management and early childhood practices. Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs and classroom logs. Spanish speaking highly preferred. Provide a safe, positive, creative and nurturing learning environment at all times. Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially and participate in physical activities. Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth. Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe and attractive classroom. Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled. Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies. Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education. Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis. Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures. Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs and write individual lesson plans. Flexible, and work with colleagues in a professional manner. Love working with young children. Support the diversity initiatives of the school. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires minimal supervision. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions. Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities. Additional center/school requirements may apply.'

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Doris Group Family Daycare Inc