Childcare Aide

Location
Silver Spring, MD, US
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$18 – $19

About this role

We’re Hiring! Join Our Award-Winning Team

We have been selected as one of The Washington Post’s 2025 Top Workplaces, a recognition based entirely on feedback from our team members. This award reflects our deep commitment to cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking qualified and motivated professionals to join our award-winning team and help us build on this exciting momentum.

Limited-Time Hiring Incentive
For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1,000.00! Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website for more details.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Center Director, the Childcare Aide is responsible for performing the following tasks:

JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare and distribute the snacks daily to each classroom.
  • Distribute the lunches to each classroom.
  • Help to set up the classroom for the daily activities.
  • Assist in food preparation, serving and clean-up.
  • Assist with the program wherever else necessary as indicated by the Childcare Staff, Administration or Nursing staff.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Lived experience as a person with a developmental or intellectual disability a plus.
  • Some previous experience with children a plus.
  • Must have pre-employment medical exam and TB test.

PHYISCAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing. 

Monday - Friday: 10am-2pm

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Top Benefits

  • Benchmark incentive payments