Daycare Assistant- Highland High School

About the role

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week). Reports to the Principal or Administrative Designee. Anticipated start date: 09/14/2026. Priority screen date: 09/02/2026.

Pay

Starting wage: $16.50 hourly. Salary schedule/lane: 86/H.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing daily activities to support the program’s needs for children aged 0–6.
• Supervise children to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide basic care needs (toileting, diapering, changing clothes, bottle feeding, etc.).
• Deliver assigned age-appropriate activities and positive reinforcement (daily activities, reading stories, art, painting, singing, games, playground activities, etc.) to encourage developmental growth.
• Promote good habits to improve children’s outcomes and support their development (e.g., demonstrating hygiene techniques, communication).
• As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Maintain a well-managed classroom with minimal supervision (setup, cleanup, washing clothes, equipment, mopping, wiping counters, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist with food and snack preparation, if certified, to meet children’s needs.
• Administer first aid and medication if certified, as assigned (e.g., scrapes, bruises).
• Perform record-keeping and clerical functions (attendance, food service records, anecdotal records, accident reports).
• Report observations and incidents to appropriate instructional and administrative personnel.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups while maintaining confidentiality and building positive relationships.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned.
• Work under limited supervision, using time-management and prioritization strategies to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate as part of a team to foster positive working relationships and a safe learning environment.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally in English; analyze and interpret written and verbal communications.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.).
• Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children under 6 years of age.
• Knowledge of child development stages and age-appropriate activities.
• Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within two months of hire.
• Hold or obtain a Food Handler permit within two months of hire.