Nema-Dia daycare

Join our vibrant childcare team at Little Builders Group Family Daycare as a Daycare Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. In this vital role, you will support early childhood development by assisting with daily activities, supervising children, and fostering positive interactions. Your energy and compassion will contribute to a joyful atmosphere that promotes learning, growth, and fun for every child in our care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young lives while gaining valuable experience in early childhood education. Duties • Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times, • Assist with implementing age-appropriate curriculum activities focused on childhood development and learning outcomes, • Support classroom management by maintaining a clean, organized environment and encouraging positive behavior, • Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress, needs, and daily experiences, • Help with basic caregiving tasks such as diapering, feeding, and comforting children as needed, • Follow mandated reporting laws to report any concerns related to child safety or well-being promptly, • Support staff in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, including first aid and CPR procedures Skills • Experience working with children in daycare, preschool, or early childhood education settings, • Knowledge of child development principles and age-specific needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, • Certification in first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), including pediatric first aid preferred, • Strong classroom management skills to foster a positive learning environment, • Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members, • Familiarity with special education needs and experience working with children with disabilities is a plus, • Demonstrated ability to handle behavior management techniques with patience and professionalism, • Experience in caregiving roles such as babysitting or nannying is beneficial, • Understanding of mandated reporting laws related to child safety and abuse prevention, • Passion for early childhood education and nurturing young learners Join us in shaping bright futures! We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your skills can flourish while making a lasting impact on children's lives. This paid position welcomes dedicated individuals eager to contribute their energy, compassion, and expertise to our vibrant childcare community. Benefits: • 401(k), • Childcare, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance

We are looking for a warm, reliable, and energetic Daycare Assistant/Teacher to support our daily program activities. The ideal candidate loves working with young children, has a patient demeanor, and can help maintain a safe, engaging, and organized classroom environment. Key Responsibilities Assist the lead provider in implementing daily schedules, learning activities, and play routines. Help supervise children during indoor/outdoor play, meals, and rest times to ensure safety at all times. Support children with basic care needs (e.g., handwashing, diapering/potty training, snack distribution). Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment and prepare educational materials. Communicate positively and professionally with parents and guardians during drop-offs and pick-ups.

ABOUT US: Established in 1917, YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish community center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational and social services programs to enhance the quality of life of the people we serve. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative senior center services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y! ABOUT THE SCHOOLS: P.S. 173 Elementary serves recent arrivals from Spanish-speaking countries. The program is focused on leadership, STEM and academics with students in the sixth to eighth grade. Students engage in beat building, sports, theater, LitMentors, art and cooking. P.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs services grades K-8th Grade. Established in 1929, P.S. 187 “Strives to nurture diverse learners who challenge themselves academically, think critically, and actively participate in their community”. P.S. 178 The Professor Juan Bosch School is an unzoned K–5 public school in Upper Manhattan serving a close-knit and diverse community of learners. The school offers Dual Language instruction and inclusive programming, including an ASD Nest Program, and is grounded in the values of nurture, community, and academic rigor. POSITION OVERVIEW: Group Leaders are responsible for academic tutoring and assisting lead instructors in preparing students to demonstrate newly acquired skills in STEM, leadership, sports and the arts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Provide academic support, homework guidance, assistance, and supervision to students., • Organize, lead, and promote the students’ interest and participation in the activities offered by you or the program., • Supervise groups of students while maintaining their physical and emotional safety and health., • Foster an atmosphere of fun and learning, and serve as a role model to students., • Always conducting yourself professionally and maintaining appropriate boundaries., • Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order among the students., • Maintain effective classroom management that encourages full participation and student growth., • Closely coordinate with the Program Director and coworkers for any programmatic changes or any other issues or concerns., • Participate in staff meetings, program evaluations, program improvement, and professional development training throughout the school year. COMPENSATION: • Work paid at $20 an hour., • Employees who are approved and assigned to teach classes will receive the Teaching Artist hourly rate of $21 an hour for the hours they are actively teaching. All non-instructional hours will be compensated at the employee's regular position rate of $20 an hour. POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: • Part-time position., • Available Monday-Friday from 1:30 pm - 6 pm (15-20 hours per week) with room for flexibility. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Work is performed in a typical school environment. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Genuine interest in working with culturally diverse Kindergarten- 5th Grade students, and able to promote positive character development., • Strong academic skills and knowledge of New York state standards and test preparation., • A sincere desire to effect positive social and academic change in the lives of NYC youth., • Well-organized, reliable, and punctual., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team., • Comfortable to learn and model universal Jewish values while working in and with a large, diverse population. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • Must be at least 18 years old., • High school diploma., • Experience in running activities with Elementary (K- 5th) grade students with different learning abilities., • Has some experience in writing lesson plans and leading 45-60 minute educational activities for youth., • Must be able to attend student engagement trips and assist hosting student events in school and for other YM & YWHA programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s, Associate, or degree in progress., • Experience using a positive youth development model, • CPR certified., • Teaching Artist - Background in teaching or leading an activity. WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE: • Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S., • Must pass the background check, medical exams, fingerprinting and other requirements of the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.