Afternoon Preschool Caregiver

About the role

We are seeking a warm, energetic, and dependable Afternoon Preschool Caregiver to join our team in Greenville, SC. In this role, you will provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for preschool-aged children during the afternoon hours. You will oversee transitions from morning activities, lead recreational play, and ensure each child finishes their day on a positive note while maintaining clear communication with parents during pickup.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preschool-aged children during indoor and outdoor afternoon play to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Implement engaging afternoon activities, including arts and crafts, storytime, and structured games.
• Assist children with handwashing, restroom transitions, and serving afternoon snacks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized classroom environment throughout the shift.
• Communicate positively and professionally with parents and guardians during evening pickup.
• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from childcare to home.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Take care of children and interact on playground and in gym.
• Serve and clean up afternoon snacks.
• Must be reliable, punctual, serious about working.
• Must be able to stay until 6:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Five days paid vacation after one year
• Special rates for employee children.
• Great working environment.

Schedule

Hours 2 pm to 6 pm. Extra hours available.