Early Childhood Educator

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 4–5 days per week, 32–40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

Project Youth Daycare is a licensed childcare center dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We are seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to support classrooms throughout our center and help provide exceptional care and learning experiences for children from infancy through preschool.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Educator works collaboratively with Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers to create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment for young children. This role provides support across multiple classrooms, assists with educational activities, and helps ensure children receive high-quality care while reaching important developmental milestones.

Responsibilities: Child Development & Learning

• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through age-appropriate interactions and activities.
• Reinforce learning concepts through one-on-one and small-group activities.
• Assist with classroom lessons, learning centers, and enrichment opportunities.
• Encourage positive behavior, independence, and social-emotional growth.

Child Care & Supervision

• Provide attentive care for children throughout the day, including feeding, dressing, toileting, and daily routines.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, naptime, and special events.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being through active supervision and engagement.
• Provide basic first aid and personal care when needed.

Classroom & Team Support

• Assist Lead Teachers with preparing learning materials, activities, and classroom environments.
• Support smooth classroom transitions and daily routines.
• Work in a variety of classrooms and age groups as needed.
• Collaborate with coworkers to provide a consistent, positive experience for children and families.

Documentation & Communication

• Record daily observations, activities, and meals in the Procare app.
• Communicate effectively with team members and families when appropriate.
• Follow all daycare policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements.

Facility Care

• Clean and sanitize toys, furniture, and classroom equipment.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain and maintain certification).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children of varying ages.
• Dependable, flexible, and professional.

Preferred

• Previous childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education experience.
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or coursework in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Passion for helping children learn, grow, and succeed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to common childhood illnesses may occur.

Benefits

• $500 Sign On Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive and Family-Oriented Work Environment
• Childcare Discount
• Access to voluntary supplemental insurance benefits through Colonial Life, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance coverage
• Consistent daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about early childhood education
• Reliable and dependable
• Patient and nurturing
• Flexible and adaptable
• A strong team player
• Positive, energetic, and eager to learn
• Committed to creating meaningful experiences that help children thrive

Why Join Project Youth?

At Project Youth Daycare, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives while working alongside a supportive team that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. Every day brings new opportunities to inspire learning, build relationships, and help children reach their full potential.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about working with young children and want to be part of a team dedicated to making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person