Now Hiring: Teacher Assistant – In-Home Family Day Care (Vista)
Happy Times Preschool & Child Care is a Large Licensed Family Day Care in Vista, and we’re looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Part-Time Teacher Assistant to join our team! If you love working with children and want to make a positive impact every day, this opportunity is for you.
✨ Why Join Us?
Be part of a warm, family-centered environment.
Work closely with infants and toddlers during their most important years.
Great experience for college students and those studying Early Childhood Education (ECE)!
Full-time hours (35-40 hours per week, based on enrollment).
🧸 What You’ll Do
As our Teacher Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our little learners and keeping the day flowing smoothly. Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Assisting with up to 12 children of mixed ages.
Leading fun interactions: art projects, songs, games, storytelling, walks, and preschool activities.
Establishing routines and offering positive guidance.
Keeping classrooms clean, safe, and organized.
Professionally greeting parents during drop-off and pick-up.
Occasionally opening/closing the day care.
Supporting with meals, diapering, and daily indoor/outdoor supervision.
Daily cleaning and housekeeping (disinfecting, dishes, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, etc.).
✅ Requirements
A genuine love for children (this is more than “just a job” ❤️).
Dependable, flexible, punctual, and able to multitask.
Must meet state health & safety requirements:
Record of immunizations: Pertussis, Measles, Influenza.
TB test.
Background clearance.
CPR & First Aid Certification.
Previous childcare experience or ECE units are a plus, but not required.
📩 How to Apply
Please email your resume and include your childcare experience. Serious inquiries only. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.