Afternoon Latchkey Supervisor

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts for own children

Job summary

Cardinal’s Nest - Davison Community Schools seeks an Afternoon Latchkey Supervisor to oversee after-school care for elementary students. Duties include check-in, sign-in sheets, student safety, and coordinating with the Latchkey Director.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred experience in child development. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to manage groups calmly are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; training or experience in child development or early childhood education preferred.
• Work positively and effectively with both adults and children.
• Take initiative in understanding and working with a variety of children with varied interests, abilities, and ages.
• Knowledge of child development and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a calm, polite, and professional appearance and demeanor under high-stress situations.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking abilities while managing frequent interactions and interruptions.
• Communicates effectively with parents, staff, and visitors, using tact and diplomacy to de-escalate and diffuse tense or stressful situations.
• Manage daily multi-bus routes, arrival and departures and ensure all incoming students are accurately checked in upon arrival.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is a must.
• Create sign-in/out sheets, and maintain records for reference that are approved by the Latchkey Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Child development knowledge

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Early childhood education training

Job description

Position: Cardinal’s Nest Afternoon Latchkey Supervisor

Position Type: Student Support Services

Date Posted: September 17, 2026

Location: Cardinal’s Nest - Davison Community Schools

Hours

• Monday-Friday
• 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Early Release and Half Days 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Effective Date: Until filled

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; training or experience in child development or early childhood education preferred.
• Work positively and effectively with both adults and children.
• Take initiative in understanding and working with a variety of children with varied interests, abilities, and ages.
• Knowledge of child development and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.

Job Duties

• Maintains a calm, polite, and professional appearance and demeanor under high-stress situations.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking abilities while managing frequent interactions and interruptions.
• Communicates effectively with parents, staff, and visitors, using tact and diplomacy to de-escalate and diffuse tense or stressful situations.
• Manage daily multi-bus routes, arrival and departures and ensure all incoming students are accurately checked in upon arrival.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is a must.
• Create sign-in/out sheets, and maintain records for reference that are approved by the Latchkey Director.
• Print rosters for self and the emergency black box.
• Inform the Director when a sub is needed.
• Create a daily scheduled routine for students.
• Answer office phone calls professionally.
• Follow proper safety procedures (check ID, visitor protocol, security camera system)
• Register students and collect payments for latchkey services on RecDesk
• Communicate with parents via email and latchkey information that has been pre-approved by the Latchkey Director.
• Provide work direction to assigned staff.
• Communicate with the Latchkey Director when supplies are needed.
• Ability to follow the guidelines listed in the staff handbook and State of Michigan licensing rules for childcare centers.
• Actively interact with children, staff members, and parents in a positive manner, with dignity and respect at all times.
• Maintain order through positive group management techniques and strategies.
• Maintain a clean, organized area. Care for materials and equipment properly.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Stay updated on communications via office mailbox, email, and weekly SMORE newsletter.
• Complete all professional development requirements according to deadlines.
• Maintain paperwork and documentation according to licensing requirements.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment while in the District.
• Perform any duties as asked by the Assistant Preschool/Latchkey Director.

Additional Information

• This position follows the Davison Community Schools calendar.
• There may be opportunities to work for the Preschool Summer Camp Program.
• Staff discounts for own children attending a preschool or latchkey program.

Salary: $16.19 per hour

Direct Supervisor: Assistant Preschool/Latchkey Director

The district reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 -- (810-591-0808).