Daycare Assistant Job at The Center for Discovery, Harris, NY

  • The Center for Discovery
  • Harris, NY

Job Description

Description

Daycare Assistant

At The Center for Discovery , our daycare is more than a place where children are cared for-it's a place where they are inspired to learn, explore, and grow. We believe that the earliest years of life are filled with opportunities for discovery, and our play-based curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, confidence, and meaningful relationships.

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and engaging Daycare Assistant to join our team. Working alongside experienced early childhood educators, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children thrive. Every day is filled with hands-on learning, imaginative play, outdoor exploration, sensory experiences, music, movement, and even pool-based activities designed to support children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development while being part of a collaborative team that values creativity, respect, and individualized learning.

Responsibilities include:
  • Support teachers in implementing engaging, play-based learning experiences for children from infancy through preschool.
  • Foster a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to explore.
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow team members.
  • Assist with daily classroom routines, transitions, meals, and care while promoting independence and confidence.
  • Participate in indoor and outdoor activities, sensory play, creative arts, movement, water activities, and other developmentally appropriate experiences.
  • Observe children's interests and developmental milestones and support individualized learning opportunities.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
  • Uphold The Center for Discovery's mission, values, and philosophy of person-centered care and learning.
Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Experience working with infants and/or young children in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood setting is required.
  • A genuine passion for early childhood education and child development.
  • Positive attitude, high energy, creativity, patience, and flexibility.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Understanding of or willingness to embrace The Center for Discovery's philosophy of innovation, inclusion, and compassionate care.

If you're passionate about helping young children learn through play, celebrate milestones big and small, and create joyful experiences every day, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

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