Child Care Worker

$18,283 - $25,334/Yr

CRAYONS DAYCARE - Maria Ortiz Sieger - El Paso, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - El Paso, TX

1-10 employees

About the position

The Child Care Worker position at Crayons Daycare involves providing care and support to children in a safe and nurturing environment. The role includes engaging with children, monitoring their activities, and communicating with parents about their development and daily experiences. This position is open to both full-time and part-time applicants, with training provided for those without prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe play environment.
• Dress children and change diapers.
• Observe and monitor children's play activities.
• Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
• Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Assist children with homework.
• Demonstrate creativity in activities and interactions with children.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required per policy.
• Must be 18 years old or older per company policy.
• First Aid Certification and Food Handlers Card needed (employer will help obtain after hire).

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Training provided for those without experience.
• Opportunity for full-time or part-time work.