As-Needed Outdoor Child Caregiver

Choice Schools Associates; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is seeking a Substitute Child Care Worker to support outdoor, hands‑on learning in a nurturing environment on our 62‑acre campus. You will help create engaging activities, supervise students, and maintain a safe classroom and play area while collaborating with staff and guardians.

The role emphasizes creativity, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills to meet the needs of diverse students in an environmental education setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age with a work permit.
• Must meet all requirements established by the DLARA’s BCHS.
• Ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, reach and kneel.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned age appropriate activities for developmental growth.
• Assists in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
• Works cooperatively with guardians.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Monitors children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.
• Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.
• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with at‑risk students

Job description

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is seeking a Substitute Child Care Worker to support outdoor, hands‑on learning in a nurturing environment on our 62‑acre campus. You will help create engaging activities, supervise students, and maintain a safe classroom and play area while collaborating with staff and guardians.

The role emphasizes creativity, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills to meet the needs of diverse students in an environmental education setting.