Child Care Attendant

St.Louis, MO
Temporary to Full Time
Mid Level

Do you love working with children and making a positive difference every day? Join our team as a Child Care Attendant and help create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. This is a rewarding opportunity for compassionate, dependable individuals who are passionate about supporting children and their development.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 2:27 pm 
Pay: $19.29 per hour

Position Summary

The Child Care Attendant is responsible for providing direct supervision, support, and care to children in educational, recreational, and community-based settings. The ideal candidate will foster a positive atmosphere, encourage appropriate social interactions, and ensure the safety and well-being of all children in their care.

Essential Responsibilities

✅ Supervise and actively engage children throughout daily activities

✅ Assist children with personal care needs and daily routines as needed

✅ Promote positive behavior and reinforce healthy social interactions

✅ Monitor children's safety, well-being, and participation throughout the day

✅ Assist with educational, recreational, and enrichment activities

✅ Support reading, homework, and skill-building exercises

✅ Encourage independence while providing guidance and assistance

✅ Help children develop communication, teamwork, and conflict-resolution skills

✅ Observe and document behaviors, incidents, and developmental progress

✅ Report concerns regarding child safety, health, or behavior to supervisors

✅ Support children during community outings, field trips, and special events

✅ Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment

✅ Collaborate effectively with staff, families, and other professionals

✅ Follow all childcare, safety, and supervision procedures

✅ Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • A minimum of 60 college credit hours is required, including at least nine (9) college credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Child and Family Studies, or a related field; or possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Experience

  • Experience working with infants, toddlers, and adolescent parents is required.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of childcare experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience in childcare, youth development, education, caregiving, camp counseling, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience working with children of various ages and developmental stages is highly desirable.

Skills & Abilities

✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

✔ Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude

✔ Ability to work effectively with children from diverse backgrounds

✔ Strong observation and problem-solving skills

✔ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

✔ Dependability, professionalism, and strong work ethic

✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

✔ Commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment

Employment Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete the following prior to employment:

  • Criminal Background Check
  • Fingerprint Screening
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test / TB Clearance
  • Valid government-issued photo identification
  • Ability to pass all client and site-specific pre-employment requirements
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