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Love Bugs Learning Care

Day Care Worker

Nashville, TN · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

The Worker is responsible for coordinating the curriculum (play based), and managing the day-to-day ... Teacher discount card About Us Welcome to Love Bugs Learning Care, where learning meets joy! We are ...

Rosecrance

Day Care Worker

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$18/hr

... care and evidence-based therapies. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we're ready to ... Minimum of one year experience working in licensed daycare setting (preferred). * Excellent written ...

Community Elements

Day Care Worker

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$18/hr

... care and evidence-based therapies. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we're ready to ... Minimum of one year experience working in licensed daycare setting (preferred). * Excellent written ...

Hugoton USD 210

Day Care Worker

Hugoton, KS · On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Daycare Worker Where: Little Eagles Daycare Center Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $12-$15 per ... Child Care: * Provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for children. * Supervise and ...

Azleway, Inc.

Care Worker

Tyler, TX · On-site

$15/hr

... day. * Applies appropriate use of physical restraints in compliance with safety training in the ... Care Workers must be able to communicate clearly through the written word for purposes of ...

The Learning Experience

Day Care Teacher

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$14.96 - $18.02/hr

If you are a caring and creative individual passionate about working with children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Day Care Teacher opportunity. What We Offer: * State-of-the-Art ...

Primrose School of Avon

Day Care Teacher

Avon, OH · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Genuinely enjoy working with young children. * Are dependable, professional, and team-oriented ... Meet all Ohio child care licensing requirements for employment. Why Primrose? Working in early ...

Agatha Harper

Day Care Assistant

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Join as a Day Care Assistant in the vibrant community of Brooklyn, NY! This role is perfect for ... Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for working with children. * Reliable and punctual with a ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for day care worker in the United States is $14.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a daycare worker, your responsibilities are to supervise children at a childcare facility or in a client’s home. Your duties include feeding children, organizing activities, and ensuring that children have and learn good hygiene. You may also develop a curriculum appropriate for young children, such as reading time, crafts, physical exercise, and nap time. Your role is to help preschool children prepare for kindergarten and learn how to interact in a polite and socially acceptable manner with other children and adults.

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Day care worker positions often do not require prior experience, but employers typically look for qualities such as patience, communication skills, and a genuine interest in working with children. Entry-level roles may provide on-the-job training and may require a background check or basic certifications like CPR or first aid. Having relevant skills or certifications can improve job prospects, but many entry-level positions are open to applicants without previous experience.
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Infographic showing various Day Care Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,188 per year, or $14.5 per hour.

Day Care Worker

Love Bugs Learning Care

Nashville, TN • On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description


About This Role

We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Daycare Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a love for working with young children, strong communication skills, and the ability to create a fun and engaging learning environment.

The Worker is responsible for coordinating the curriculum (play based), and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.


What You'll Do
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that encouage learning through play.
  • Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom enviroment. including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Foster positive relationships with childrn, parents, and staff.
  • Maintain a clean, organzied, and safe classroom space.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous experience working in childcare or with young children (preferred, but NOT required)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
  • A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Competitive pay
  • Opporunitites for professional development.
  • Supoortive and collaborative work enviroment
  • Paid holidays
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Teacher discount card

About Us

Welcome to Love Bugs Learning Care, where learning meets joy! We are passionate about creating a safe, loving enviromenent where children can grow, play, and thrive. We believe kids learn best through play, and our program is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Every activity, from hands-on exploration to group play, is tailored to nurture social, emotional, and cognitive deveoplement. We are more than just a daycare we're a community where little minds and hearts flourish.