How to hire a before and after school daycare worker

How to hire a before and after school daycare worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step before and after school daycare worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a before and after school daycare worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new before and after school daycare worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the before and after school daycare worker you need to hire. Certain before and after school daycare worker roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect before and after school daycare worker also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of before and after school daycare worker salaries for various roles:

   Type of Before And After School Daycare Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Before And After School Daycare Worker	Childcare workers provide care for children when parents and other family members are unavailable. They attend to children’s basic needs, such as bathing and feeding... Show more	$7-20
   Kids Club Attendant	Kids club attendants are employees who are responsible for supervising the operations of children's play facilities that are present in fitness centers, resorts, shopping centers, and other businesses. To provide safety and a place of fun, these attendants should supervise the kids who are left by their parents while doing other activities in the establishment... Show more	$8-16
   Baby Sitter	A Baby Sitter is responsible for the welfare and safety of children while their parents or guardian are away. The tasks will vary on the age, behavior, or needs of the children... Show more	$10-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Handling
   • Food Preparation
   • Math
   • Steamers
   • Child Care
   • Mathematics
   • Kitchen Equipment
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Classroom Management
   • Mental Health
   • After-School Program
   • Behavioral Plan
   • CPR
   • Outdoor Play

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate all kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, pass throughs, slicer and mixers.
   • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, pass throughs, slicers, can openers and mixers.
   • Code with HTML to upload slideshows on the Cummins website.
   • Prepare and present material for IEP meetings for children with special support needs.
   • Provide information regarding IEP evaluations and participate in IEP conferences.
   • Accumulate early childhood experience through daily interactions and continual training sessions.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your before and after school daycare worker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A before and after school daycare worker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, before and after school daycare workers' average salary in mississippi is 47% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level before and after school daycare workers 64% less than senior-level before and after school daycare workers.
   • Certifications. A before and after school daycare worker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a before and after school daycare worker's salary.

   Average before and after school daycare worker salary

   $12.52hourly

   $26,039 yearly

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   Entry-level before and after school daycare worker salary

   $15,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a before and after school daycare worker job description

   A job description for a before and after school daycare worker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a before and after school daycare worker job description:

   Before and after school daycare worker job description example

   + + Position Type:
   
   School Nutrition Worker/ SNP Worker - ES/MS
   
   + Date Posted:
   
   10/12/2022
   
   + Location:
   
   Patrick Elementary
   
   Job Code: SNP Worker - ES/MS - 050013 Standard Hours: 30 Department: School Nutrition - Loc School - 312560 Empl Class: NA
   
   Minimum Salary: $14.00/Hourly
   
   Maximum Salary: $19.52/Hourly
   
   Scheduled Days: 180
   
   Target Openings:
   
   License and Certification Qualifications: Orientation for Nutrition Employee (O.N.E.) course required.
   
   Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.
   
   Experience Qualifications: One year experience in customer service or food service preferred.
   
   Skills Qualifications: Ability to follow and comprehend verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively; ability to hear, understand, and follow verbal instructions given in the English language; ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in the English language at a minimum 8th grade level, such as safety instructions; ability to learn and follow prescribed food preparation methods for recipes with directions for assembly and cooking instructions, food sanitation procedures, and school cafeteria operations; ability to communicate with customers; ability to work cooperatively and respectfully in close proximity with others under constant demands and deadlines; ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment; and ability to be flexible and adaptable to change as directed.
   
   Primary Responsibilities: Perform routine duties involved in the preparation and serving of food as a part of the kitchen facilities and equipment operation and cleaning under the supervision of the cafeteria manager or designated supervisor.
   
   1. Use standardized recipes to prepare menu items according to the work schedule.
   
   2. Use the approved batch marking method as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
   
   3. Record all times and temperatures on the appropriate log.
   
   4. Set up hot and cold food stations/counters for serving, properly stock stations/counters and carts with plates, napkins, and condiments.
   
   5. Serve food properly to students, staff, and faculty according to the standardized recipe.
   
   6. Enter cafeteria sales, maintain accurate account of cash collected and meals served, complete bank deposits, and complete end of day computer reports accurately.
   
   7. Wash and properly stack dishes, trays, pots, pans, other utensils in commercial dishwasher and/or sinks and clean kitchen equipment and work areas following Standard Operating Procedures.
   
   8. Receive, unpack, date, store, and rotate supplies in freezer, cooler, and stock room.
   
   9. Operate a variety of kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, hot and cold storage cabinets, slicers, can openers, and mixers.
   
   10. Dismantle serving and preparation equipment ensuring they are clean, sanitized, and secure.
   
   11. Represent the school and program in a positive and professional manner in all activities.
   
   12. Ensure compliance with established food safety practices regarding proper dress and hygiene, as outlined in the personnel handbook and food safety Standard Operating Procedures.
   
   13. Understand and follow program rules and requirements such as reimbursable meals, portion control, serving sizes, meal patterns, and nutrient requirements.
   
   14. Attend job-related classes, workshops, in-service, and staff meetings as directed.
   
   15. Perform other duties as assigned.
   
   Physical Demands:
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform this job. The employee will need to use hands to handle, feel, finger, and reach to move, push, pull, and position 30 pounds on a regular basis. Occasionally the employee may need to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and color vision with the ability to focus and use depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right before and after school daycare worker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with before and after school daycare workers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit before and after school daycare workers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your before and after school daycare worker job on Zippia to find and recruit before and after school daycare worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit before and after school daycare workers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new before and after school daycare worker

   Once you've decided on a perfect before and after school daycare worker candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new before and after school daycare worker. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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