What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Assistant position at Warwick Day Care Center, Inc.?
About This Role
Warwick Day Care Center is seeking a caring, reliable Part-Time Afternoon Assistant to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who loves working with young children and wants to be part of a warm, supportive, community-centered environment.
Schedule:
Afternoons, Monday–Friday
Shift ends at closing time, 6:30 PM
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone dependable, patient, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
- A team player who communicates well and enjoys working collaboratively
- Ability to follow center policies and support children’s safety at all times
- Experience in childcare is a plus, but we are happy to train the right person!
What You'll Do
- Support classroom teachers with daily routines, play-based learning, and transitions
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment
- Support end-of-day cleanup and preparing classrooms for the next day
- Build relationships with children, families, and staff
- Contribute to a calm, smooth closing routine for our center
Requirements
- Must be dependable and comfortable working with young children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Prior childcare experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must clear full background check & health screening.
- Available to work Monday-Friday until 6:30 pm.
Nice to Have
- Infant/child CPR & 1st Aid certification (will train)
- experience in a classroom/childcare setting
- OCFS training hours
- ECE credits
Benefits
- Paid holidays & weather closures
- Paid sick days after probation period
Salary : $16 - $17