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Daycare/Child Care Teacher Assistant

Viking Child Care Center
Troy, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026 CLOSED ON 10/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare/Child Care Teacher Assistant position at Viking Child Care Center?

$500 Sign On Bonus!! $250 after 4 months of employment and $250after 1 year of employment!!

We are looking for qualified professionals who are enthusiastic about early care and education to come join our team. The ideal candidates must have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED in addition to professional experience caring for children in a child care setting and perform the duties and responsibilities listed below:

  • Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment and be responsible for the care, cleanliness, and daily preparation of learning areas
  • Assist in providing a classroom environment for children that is developmentally appropriate and responsive to individual children’s strengths, interests and needs
  • Assume leadership of the classroom in the event of the teacher’s absence
  • Work cooperatively with teacher, center staff and outside service providers
  • Assist with all required paperwork including weekly lesson plans, weekly parent newsletters, anecdotal records, workshop evaluations, student intern and work study student evaluations, etc
  • Establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with families; greet parents and children upon arrival and departure; be available to discuss with parents progress or concerns regarding their child and encourage parent involvement
  • Perform all reasonable related duties as assigned by the Director or designated employee.

The Faculty Student Association of HVCC offers competitive salaries to daycare teacher assistants at our Viking Child Care Center. We also offer tuition assistance for SUNY classes. Our center is rich in resources and materials and provides many opportunities for professional development.

Some of our benefits include:

$500 Sign On Bonus!! $250 after 4 months of employment and $250 after 1 year of employment!!

  • QualitystarsNY scholarship
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • Prescription plan
  • Retirement plan
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • SUNY discounts

'Work Location: One locationWork Remotely No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CPR Certification and First Aid (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $250

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