An assistant at Learn and Grow Child Care will ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs. He or she will utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at set forth by the lead teacher. An assistant at Learn and Grow is warm and nurturing with children and a positive role model for all care giving staff and children. We are a customer service orientated child care service and ask that all employees provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Learn and Grow Child Care.
Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)ü
Approach parents and speak with them about their child(ren)
Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events
Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a high school degree or equivalent education
Have dependable transportation
Be available for part time (20 hrs) employment 9:30am to 2:30 pm
Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children
Be aware of the needs of young children & have appropriate expectations of abilities
Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of young children
Complete a Tuberculosis test & physical & provide documentation of both
Be CPR and First Aid certified or be willing to obtain certification upon hire
Submit to background checks through NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Have experience with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education
Please send resumes to learnandgrow.ny@gmail.com or inquire about an interview at (516)735-1851.
We are located at 566 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown, NY 11756.
We look forward to hearing from you.