Full Job Description
Joyland Childcare is a warm, high-quality childcare program located in Sunnyvale, California. We are currently looking for a full-time Daycare Teacher/Teacher Assistant who genuinely enjoys working with infants and toddlers.
Previous childcare experience is not required. We value responsibility, patience, safety awareness, reliability, and a willingness to learn. We are looking for someone who wants a stable, long-term position and can provide young children with consistent, attentive, and loving care.
This is a long-term role with opportunities for professional growth. A team member who is willing to learn, consistently performs well, and develops strong childcare and leadership skills may grow from an entry-level teacher or teacher assistant into a Lead Teacher and eventually a Site Supervisor position.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for infants and toddlers
- Supervise children closely and remain attentive to their safety at all times
- Support children’s daily routines, including meals, diaper changes, naps, indoor play, and outdoor play
- Feed infants and toddlers according to their individual schedules and needs
- Change diapers and assist with toileting and handwashing
- Comfort children patiently when they are upset
- Read books, sing songs, and participate in age-appropriate learning activities
- Support teachers with classroom activities and transitions
- Help children develop positive routines and social-emotional skills
- Maintain clean and organized play, eating, sleeping, and diaper-changing areas
- Follow Joyland’s safety procedures, classroom routines, and childcare standards
- Communicate respectfully and cooperate with other teachers and families
- Complete other childcare-related duties as needed
Qualifications
- Responsible, dependable, and punctual
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- Patient, gentle, and caring with young children
- Emotionally stable and able to remain calm when children cry or become upset
- Willing to learn and follow Joyland’s routines and standards
- Motivated to develop professionally and take on greater responsibilities over time
- Able to work cooperatively as part of a team
- Able to communicate in English
- Able to make a stable, long-term commitment
- Able to pass the background check and fingerprint clearance required by California Community Care Licensing
- Able to lift up to 30 pounds and sit, stand, bend, and play on the floor for extended periods
- Reliable transportation to the workplace
- CPR and First Aid certification is preferred or must be obtained after hiring
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- Day shift
- In-person position in Sunnyvale, California
Experience
- Previous childcare experience is welcome but not required
- Training will be provided to the right candidate
Growth Opportunities
Joyland is committed to developing dependable and motivated team members. Employees who demonstrate strong performance, sound judgment, leadership ability, and a commitment to Joyland’s standards may receive additional training and opportunities for advancement.
Potential career path:
Teacher Assistant → Daycare Teacher → Lead Teacher → Site Supervisor
Advancement is based on performance, professional development, leadership readiness, and applicable licensing or educational requirements.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who truly enjoys being around young children, notices safety concerns without needing to be reminded, follows routines consistently, and works patiently and responsibly throughout the day. Reliability and long-term stability are very important to us.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
