Day Care Aide, Provisional

About the role

SUNY Broome Community College is seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Part Time Day Care Aide to support the daily operations of our Child Care Center. This appointment is provisional, pending successful completion of the Civil Service testing requirement. The position plays an important role in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. The Part Time Day Care Aide works under the direct supervision of a Day Care Assistant or other designated supervisor.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 1:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, and monitoring children's well-being.
• Support classroom activities such as crafts, games, outdoor play, story time, and other educational or recreational programs.
• Encourage children's participation, monitor behavior, and assist as needed to ensure a positive and inclusive environment.
• Help maintain order, discipline, and safety in classrooms and during outings.
• Prepare activity spaces and ensure rooms remain clean, organized, and well-supplied.
• Support mealtime routines, feeding children, and monitoring the group.
• Participate in required in-service training sessions.
• Refer concerns or issues to the Day Care Assistant or supervising staff.
• Assist with record-keeping and other center operations, as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of preschool child care practices and techniques.
• Basic understanding of first aid.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a child care setting.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain simple records and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in conditions that may involve noise, odors, or other challenging environments.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Two years of experience working with children in a child care, early childhood development, or children's recreational program; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $16.50.

Offers of employment will be conditional based upon the results of a satisfactory, required pre-employment Standard Background Check.