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Daycare Assistant

Little Sprouts Daycare
Merrick, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026

Full job description

We are a NYS Licensed Home Daycare committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher include the following:

  • Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
  • Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
  • Establishing positive and effective family relations
  • Working as a team with the entire staff

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children in a preschool setting preferred
  • Childcare experience preferred
  • Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty
  • Shows empathy and compassion for young children
  • Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
  • Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. Must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib and high chairs.

We are looking for assistants (part-time and full-time) to join our daycare today. If you are interested in working with children, we’d love to talk to you. If you are passionate about working with children and contributing to their growth and development, we invite you to apply for the Assistant position with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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