After School Child Care Provider

West Ottawa Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking an After School Child Care Assistant to support supervision and activities for students after school.

The role runs 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday, 10–20 hours weekly, during the school year. Candidates must pass a criminal background check, hold CPR/First Aid certification, and engage in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Background check through Michigan State Police and FBI is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification are required.
• Willingness to engage in annual training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to ensure safety during the after-school period.
• Lead age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, reading).
• Assist children with morning routines and organization.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment and manage behavior with parents contacted as needed.
• Greet and update parents during drop-off/pick-up.
• Collaborate with school staff for smooth transitions to the regular day.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe space for children.
• Follow all school policies, health regulations, and safety protocols.
• Monitor attendance for payroll and invoicing purposes.

Skills

Supervision

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Background Check (CCBC/FBI)

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

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Openings as of 8/23/2026

After School Child Care Provider JobID: 4096

• Position Type:
  Support Staff


• Date Posted:
  8/14/2026


• Date Available:
  08/24/2026

Notice of Support Staff Posting

Position: After School Child Care Assistant Posting # 4096

• Riley Farms Elementary Schools

Posting Dates: August 14, 2026 – Until Filled

Reports To: State & Federal Coordinator

Beginning: 8/24/2026

Hours: 10-20 hours per week

Monday – Friday

3:30 PM – 6:00PM
School-Year/Part-Time

Qualifications:

• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check through the Michigan State Police and the FBI to ensure suitability for working with children. (Registration in the CCBC System)


• CPR and First Aid Certification: Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid


• Willingness to participate in Annual Training: Ongoing professional development is required, including training on child abuse and neglect, and other relevant topics (e.g., child development, safety, and emergency procedures).

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of children during the two-hour after care period


• Engage in Activities: Lead age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, reading, etc.) to keep children engaged and active.


• Morning Routines: Assist children with settling in, organizing personal items, and following a morning routine.


• Promote Positive Behavior: Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment while managing behavior and conflicts. Contact parents with behavior concerns.


• Communication with Parents: Greet parents upon drop-off/pick-up, and provide brief updates if necessary regarding the child's well-being.


• Collaborate with School Staff: Coordinate with school staff to ensure a smooth transition for children to the regular school day.


• Maintain Cleanliness: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe space for children.


• Follow Policies and Procedures: Adhere to all school policies, health regulations, and safety protocols.


• Payroll & Invoicing: Monitor and document staff and student attendance, reporting weekly numbers as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.


• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.


• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.


• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.


• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.


• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.


• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.


• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in person attendance.

Postings current as of 8/23/2026 8:10:46 PM CST.

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