Afterschool Caregiver - School-Age Support

Anchor Bay Early Childhood Center; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Anchor Bay Early Childhood Center in New Baltimore, Michigan, is seeking an SACC Caregiver to support program hours before and after school. The role shares responsibility for attendance, safety, and engaging activities for school-age children in a busy, welcoming environment.

Requirements include CPR/First Aid certification, background checks, and willingness to pursue further early childhood training. The position is part-time with district-wide scope and morning/afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Successful previous experience working with School-Age children in a large group setting, preferred.
• Willingness to complete at least 12 clock hours of annual training in Early Childhood Education
• CPR & First certification (infant, child, adult) - must maintain current certification status
• Be able to pass a standard physical and TB test
• Obtain State Police Criminal Clearance, Finger-print and Family Independence Agency clearance for Child Protective Services.
• Working towards an Early Childhood Education Degree or CDA, preferred.
• Familiar with the Model Standards for Out-of-School Time, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regular and reliable in person attendance is an essential job function.
• Assure the accuracy of student attendance according to Principal's procedures.
• Assist with program planning that meets social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of all the children.
• Carry out activity plans as designed.
• Interact with the children individually and in groups so that special needs are met.
• Involve the children in planning activities and in decision-making for both small and large group activities.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe and inviting environment.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining good daily communication with parents.
• Protect the privacy of the families enrolled by observing the rules of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate professionalism through good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with parents and school staff.
• Ability to keep order while motivating, inspiring, and insuring a safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Demonstrate good customer service while providing a positive attitude and welcoming school experience for students, parents,visitors and staff.
• Maintain a pleasant atmosphere for all children by using positive and consistent guidance techniques.
• Attend all required meetings, conferences & workshops as well as continue to pursue own staff development.
• Willingness to work towards School Age Credentialing of self and Accreditation of the program.
• Participate in all aspects of the program including indoor and outdoor activities.
• Perform other duties as delegated or assigned by the Early Childhood Supervisor and/or Building Principal.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Attendance & Punctuality

Experience with school-age children

Background check clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Pursuing Early Childhood Education Degree or CDA (preferred)

Job description

Anchor Bay Early Childhood Center in New Baltimore, Michigan, is seeking an SACC Caregiver to support program hours before and after school. The role shares responsibility for attendance, safety, and engaging activities for school-age children in a busy, welcoming environment.

Requirements include CPR/First Aid certification, background checks, and willingness to pursue further early childhood training. The position is part-time with district-wide scope and morning/afternoon shifts.