Preschool Assistant (Child care, Daycare)
Levato's Little Ones
- Bloomington, IN
- $12.00-17.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with the general direction of the Daycare Director and Team Leads (Lead positions are available).
- Assist in the development and supervision of children ages 3 mos to 5 years old.
- Assist in maintaining a positive, healthy and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.
- Assist with designing and preparing creative materials and classrooms for activities to promote intellectual and creative growth, taking into consideration students' varying needs and interests.
- Engage children in learning activities and creative play designed to promote intellectual, physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, reading books to class and field trips.
- Attend to children's basic needs by aiding with dressing, feeding, bathing, diapering, bathroom activities, etc.
- Interact with children in a safe and compassionate manner.
- Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, proper eating habits, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors and child development specialists as needed.
- Communicate with parents about each child's daily accomplishments, interests, and challenges.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Complete training requirements as required by certification agencies.
- Have the ability to perform job duties.
- Be passionate about working with children and able to build a rapport with preschoolers.
- Demonstrate a positive and energetic attitude with a patient and caring demeanor.
- Have experience or interest in childcare or early childhood education.
- Have an interest in pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate is a plus but not required.
- Be physically able to engage infants and preschooler in fun activities, which may include lifting up to 30 pounds.
- Be reliable, dependable, and trustworthy.
- Data entry and general computer, tablet and cell phone experience are nice to have but not required.
- Experience with educational software, age-appropriate games and toys is nice to have but not required.
- SIGN ON BONUS after 90 days with successful job performance.
- Paid vacation and paid holidays available for full-time and part-time employees.
- Additional pay for advance skills may be available.
- Opportunity for career advancement.
- Opportunity for employer assistance with training and professional development
- Team-oriented and friendly work environment.
- Opportunity to work with both children under 2 years of age and the 3-5 year-old age group.
- Day shifts only; open 7:00am - 5:30pm Monday thru Friday.