Part Time Afternoon Help

Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police Department

· Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom

· Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences

· Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

· Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70 lbs.

· Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

· Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)

· Establish a professional rapport with parents and speak daily with them about their child(ren) to provide quality care and friendly service

· Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

· Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children

· Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends

· Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing

· Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management

· Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

· Complete 24 hours of Professional Development per year and attend all required PD’s

· Other duties as assigned as deemed appropriate by the Program Director

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Shift:

4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Weekly day range:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Experience working with students: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• Classroom experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Experience with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person