Tiny Tigers Staff Daycare Assistant

Department: B&A Connections and Extension Programs (Tiny Tigers Learning Center)

Position Type: Part-Time (30 hours/week, 6 hours/day, 9–10 months)

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Pay Rate: $13.98 – $17.98 per hour (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support & Early Learning: Work directly with toddlers and preschool-aged children to provide structured and unstructured learning activities supporting physical, cognitive, language, and social development through play.

Daily Operations & Back-Up Lead: Support classroom operations and temporarily serve as back-up to the Lead teacher, assisting with attendance tracking, parent communication, newsletters, and sign-in/out records.

Safety & Compliance: Maintain OKDHS licensing standards, document safety drills, follow abuse reporting protocols, and maintain confidentiality.

Family & Staff Collaboration: Foster open daily communication with parents and build professional relationships with colleagues and leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age per OKDHS policy.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred.

Experience: Previous professional or volunteer experience working with children is preferred. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Background & Training: Must pass an OKDHS/OSBI background check and complete 12 hours of annual training via the CECPD database.

Physical Standards: High mobility required, including the ability to stand/walk for long periods, bend, stoop, reach, and lift/carry objects and children (such as for diaper changes or relocation).

Interested in applying? This is an excellent part-time role for college students pursuing careers in early childhood education, child development, or social services.