Daycare Jobs
Daycare jobs are open across childcare centers, preschools, private households, and school-age programs, at every level from entry-level aide to lead teacher and center director, with specializations in infant care, early childhood education, and special needs support. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.
Job Requisition: MANGE001688
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range: $48,796.80 - $63,440.00
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies health, education, and psycho-social needs of older individuals in the community and develops programs, projects, and activities based on those needs.
- Develops and implements ongoing quality improvement actions, ensuring operational compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
- Ensures services provided are person-centered around their needs and preferences. Recommends appropriate staffing patterns and physical plant needs necessary to meet the needs of the people being served.
- Ensures direct support of staff receiving effective operational supervision and support. Provide effective supervision, leadership, and evaluates departmental and individual performance and productivity while managing resources to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Responsible for working with the Human Resources Department in the hiring/interview/onboarding process. Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels. Trains, coaches, and evaluates assigned staff on performance expectations. Applies progressive discipline when appropriate. Participates in hiring and termination procedures.
- Complete annual and probationary evaluations and required employee job competency documentation.
- Responsible for managing the review and approval of the timekeeping system, including but not limited to, time off requests, and bi-weekly payroll sign-off. Responsible for managing staff meal breaks to be in compliance with NYS labor law.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assigned associates
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training & Experience:
- Associates degree in human services or related field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience required. Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.
Certifications / Licensure:
- Valid NYS Driver’s license required
Required Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
- Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
- Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
- Demonstrates flexibility
- Takes initiative
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
- Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.
Job Requisition: MANGE001688
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range: $48,796.80 - $63,440.00
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies health, education, and psycho-social needs of older individuals in the community and develops programs, projects, and activities based on those needs.
- Develops and implements ongoing quality improvement actions, ensuring operational compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
- Ensures services provided are person-centered around their needs and preferences. Recommends appropriate staffing patterns and physical plant needs necessary to meet the needs of the people being served.
- Ensures direct support of staff receiving effective operational supervision and support. Provide effective supervision, leadership, and evaluates departmental and individual performance and productivity while managing resources to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Responsible for working with the Human Resources Department in the hiring/interview/onboarding process. Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels. Trains, coaches, and evaluates assigned staff on performance expectations. Applies progressive discipline when appropriate. Participates in hiring and termination procedures.
- Complete annual and probationary evaluations and required employee job competency documentation.
- Responsible for managing the review and approval of the timekeeping system, including but not limited to, time off requests, and bi-weekly payroll sign-off. Responsible for managing staff meal breaks to be in compliance with NYS labor law.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assigned associates
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training & Experience:
- Associates degree in human services or related field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience required. Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.
Certifications / Licensure:
- Valid NYS Driver’s license required
Required Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
- Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
- Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
- Demonstrates flexibility
- Takes initiative
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
- Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BayCare Health System297
- Evergreen Adult Medical Daycare Center5
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles2
- Brentwood School1
- Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services299
- Agriculture & Farming5
- Education3
- Animal Care & Pet Services1
- Retail1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in daycare jobs.
- CPR and First Aid certification, typically required before or within 30 days of hire
- State childcare licensing compliance, including background checks and fingerprinting
- Experience working with children in a structured group care or classroom setting
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for the targeted age group
- High school diploma or GED, with preference for an associate or bachelor's in early childhood education
- Ability to pass a state and federal background check with no disqualifying offenses
Tips for Your Daycare Job Search
List your certifications front and center
Hiring managers in daycare scan for credentials like CPR, First Aid, and state-required childcare certifications before reading anything else. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible in the first few seconds.
Tailor your resume to the age group
Infant rooms, toddler classrooms, and school-age programs each have distinct daily routines and developmental goals. Adjust your resume to highlight experience with the specific age group the posting targets, using the same age-range language the employer uses.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists daycare openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing without bouncing between multiple sites.
Request professional references in advance
Daycare directors almost always contact references before making an offer. Line up two or three people who have watched you work with children, such as a former lead teacher or program director, and let them know to expect a call.
Prepare for a working interview or observation
Many childcare employers ask finalists to spend time in a classroom before extending an offer. Practice narrating your actions aloud while you work with children, since lead teachers often want to see that you can narrate activities and redirect behavior simultaneously.
Negotiate your start date around training requirements
Some states require new hires to complete orientation hours before they can count toward staff-to-child ratios. Confirm whether the employer's timeline accounts for that requirement so your official start date reflects when you can work independently in the classroom.
Daycare Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most daycares?
The companies hiring the most daycares right now include BayCare Health System, Evergreen Adult Medical Daycare Center, and Archdiocese of Los Angeles, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Massachusetts, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest in suburban areas with high concentrations of working families.
How many daycare jobs are remote?
About 2% of daycare openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is low compared to most other fields because hands-on supervision of children is the core of the work. The roles most likely to allow remote hours are administrative positions, curriculum coordinators, and childcare consultants rather than classroom-based staff.
How do you become a daycare worker?
Start by completing your state's required childcare training hours and obtaining CPR and First Aid certification, since most employers require both before your first day. Apply for entry-level aide or assistant teacher roles to build supervised classroom experience. Pursue a Child Development Associate credential or a degree in early childhood education to qualify for lead teacher and director positions over time.
Can you get hired at a daycare with little or no experience?
Yes, many daycare centers hire entry-level aides with no formal experience as long as you meet state background check requirements and can show genuine comfort working with young children. Volunteering at a summer camp, church nursery, or after-school program gives you concrete examples to reference in your interview. Emphasize reliability, patience, and any coursework in child development to stand out against other entry-level applicants.
What does the daycare interview process look like?
Most daycare interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your availability, certifications, and experience with specific age groups. A in-person interview typically follows, where the director asks scenario-based questions about handling tantrums, conflict between children, or a parent complaint. Many centers then invite finalists for a working observation or trial shift in a classroom before making a final decision.
Where can I find and apply to daycare jobs?
You can find and apply to daycare jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from childcare centers, preschools, private households, and school-age programs across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and the age group you want to work with, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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