After-School Program Assistant (Part-Time, School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 20,843 - 29,686; Part time

Job summary

Traverse City Area Public Schools seeks an Extended Day Care Program Assistant at Silver Lake Elementary in Traverse City, MI, for the 2026/27 school year. The role is part-time, up to 2.5 hours daily, with duties including supervising children aged 3–12, planning activities, and assisting with attendance and safety.

Starting date is Sep 8, 2026. Requires a high school diploma and CPR/First Aid, with potential for 16 hours of professional development annually.

Qualifications

• High school graduate (18+ years of age) with prior experience working with children.
• Some Early Childhood or Child Development college coursework highly preferred.
• Must have current First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR training or be willing to obtain it at next available offering.
• Willing to complete up to 16 clock hours of professional development training, in addition to new hire requirements as required by MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides child care support services.
• Develop positive relationships with children, parents, staff, administration, and community members through effective communication.
• Plans and implements age-appropriate activities for students ages 3-12 years old indoors and outdoors.
• Performs attendance and other record keeping as directed.
• Maintains a clean and safe facility/playground at all times.
• Addresses behavior management for students enrolled in Extended Day Program.
• Maintains discipline and brings concerns to the Extended Day Care Program Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to student and family records and information.
• Participates in staff-development and professional development activities (up to 16 hours/year).
• Administers children’s medication and First Aid as needed, and completes required state/district documentation.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Behavior management

Record keeping

First Aid/CPR training

Education

High school diploma

Early Childhood coursework preferred

Job description

Traverse City Area Public Schools seeks an Extended Day Care Program Assistant at Silver Lake Elementary in Traverse City, MI, for the 2026/27 school year. The role is part-time, up to 2.5 hours daily, with duties including supervising children aged 3–12, planning activities, and assisting with attendance and safety.

Starting date is Sep 8, 2026. Requires a high school diploma and CPR/First Aid, with potential for 16 hours of professional development annually.