DAY CARE AIDE
New Jersey classifies Day Care Aide as non-competitive, which skips the exam-and-list step and turns on whether you meet the minimum requirements.
Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $38,928 to $55,860, and state payroll currently lists about 18 people in the title, most of them at Children and Families.
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Day Care Aide appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Children and Families.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Children and Families | 18 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 18 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $42,519. The agencies employing the most are:
- Children and Families (18)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the close supervision of a Day Care Center Supervisor or other supervisory official in the Department of Children and Families, performs various duties including, giving physical assistance to children with intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities, preparing the noon meal, relieving the Day Care Center Technician with the educational program, riding Regional School buses, and overseeing the transportation of children on these vehicles; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods to accommodate the problems encountered with intellectually and/or behaviorally disabled students and/or babies and toddlers in the nursery. Assumes the responsibility for the physical well-being of children in an assigned room or other areas. Escorts children to meals, clinics, parks, playgrounds, and recreation activities, and other activities and events on and off campus. Takes children for walks, assisting them with recreation activities, and maintains order and discipline within the school and on the grounds. Gives physical assistance in feeding children, serving meals; taking them to the bathroom, changing diapers and helping them to dress. Assumes the responsibility for the personal appearance and clothing of the students within an assigned area. Renders basic first aid and emergency care when necessary. Oversees the indoor and outdoor activities of the students. Helps to keep assigned areas of the school in a clean and orderly condition. May be required to run errands for the school. Participates in the planning and revision of programs and activities as required. Notifies the Day Care Center Supervisor or other supervisor when unusual situations, irregularities, and/or accidents or fires occurs; reports cases of illness. May be required to escort and oversee the students and children on transportation to and from the Regional School and during other school related activities. As required, assists in maintaining a continuous training and professional development program in the school setting with emphasis on self-help and, whenever possible, social development. Participates, as required, in meetings and conferences. In the absence of the Day Care Technician, is assigned some of the basic duties of this position. Participates in fire and disaster drills. Recognizes, takes corrective action, and/or reports actual and potential safety hazards. Prepares simple factual reports, and keeps records with accuracy and attention to details. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. May be required to engage in lifting students and children when working in a setting which provides direct service to students who are non-ambulant, or who are semi-ambulant and/or have severe physical handicaps.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operations of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the problems of intellectually and/or behaviorally disabled students who are enrolled in Regional Schools. Knowledge of the problems likely to be encountered in work involving the students and/or babies enrolled at the Regional Schools. Knowledge of the methods used in cleaning floors and walls; washing dishes; and in sterilizing dishes, utensils, tables, and other equipment. Knowledge of the principles of first aid and accident prevention. Knowledge of prescribed fire and safety regulations. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written instructions and assignments and to organize assigned work in a Regional School. Ability to comprehend the problems of the students who are enrolled in Regional Schools. Ability to take the lead in working with groups of intellectually and/or behaviorally disabled students and oversees the performance of their activities. Ability to work harmoniously with associates, superior officers and children. Ability to keep rooms and other areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition. Ability to assist with recreation activities and to assume, within well-defined limits, responsibility for the physical and mental well-being of the intellectually and/or behaviorally disabled children. Ability to comprehend and interpret to persons of varying ethnic groups, economic status, and educational levels the purpose of the Regional School. Ability to notify the proper supervisory officers when unusual cases, irregularities, accidents, fires, and/or illnesses occur. Ability to physically lift, move and position students and children as needed. Ability to assist in bathing, dressing, changing and feeding children. Ability to keep detailed and accurate reports. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.