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Love Bugs Learning Care

Day Care Worker

Nashville, TN

$14 - $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 ...

Community Elements

Day Care Worker-PRN

Sioux City, IA

$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 ...

Azleway, Inc.

Care Worker

Tyler, TX

$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

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Day Care Teacher Responsibilities: * Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your ... Curriculum ® , working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is ...

The Learning Experience

Day Care Teacher

Tyngsboro, MA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Day Care Teacher For Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Responsibilities: * Lead, coach, and mentor ... Curriculum ® , working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is ...

Maryhurst

Direct Care Worker -2nd Shift

Louisville, KY · On-site

$18/hr

Opportunity to receive a raise within the first 90 days *** ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 24 ... The Direct Care Worker will monitor and interact with our kids during meals, while they do their ...

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As of Jul 19, 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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In childcare, roles such as childcare center directors and early childhood education administrators tend to have the highest salaries, often due to their leadership responsibilities and required certifications. Experienced lead teachers with specialized training or advanced degrees can also earn higher wages. Salaries vary based on location, experience, and education level.

How to get a job as a daycare worker?

To become a daycare worker, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may be required to obtain a child care certification or license. Relevant skills include patience, communication, and the ability to work with children, and some positions may require background checks or first aid certification. Gaining experience through volunteering or entry-level positions can also improve your chances of employment.

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The highest paying childcare jobs are often for experienced early childhood education directors, private nannies for high-net-worth families, or specialized childcare providers such as pediatric nurse practitioners working in childcare settings. These roles typically require advanced certifications, extensive experience, and sometimes additional qualifications in healthcare or management.

What does a day care worker do?

A day care worker cares for and supervises young children in a daycare setting, ensuring their safety, engaging them in educational and recreational activities, and supporting their development. They often follow schedules, maintain cleanliness, and may need certifications such as CPR or first aid. The role requires patience, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple children at once.
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Infographic showing various Day Care Worker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% 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

$14 - $15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 9 days ago

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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.