Before & After School Care Specialist

Portland Public School District; Portland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks dependable, caring individuals to join the Latchkey team as Latchkey Aides. You will help provide a safe, engaging environment for students before and after school, supervising activities and supporting health and well-being as needed.

Qualifications include being 18+, passing district and state background checks, experience with children, strong communication, and completion of CPR/First Aid and related trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older as per licensing requirements.
• Must pass all district and Michigan childcare background checks.
• Ability to work well with preschool/elementary children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and a team player.
• Must complete CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and annual training hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in the before- and after-school Latchkey program.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, organized environment.
• Assist with activities, games, crafts, and programming.
• Apply program rules consistently and positively.
• Serve as a positive role model and protect student confidentiality.
• Assist with basic first aid and student health needs per district procedures.
• Follow all district policies and Michigan licensing requirements.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Dependable & flexible

Team player

Job description

Portland Public Schools seeks dependable, caring individuals to join the Latchkey team as Latchkey Aides. You will help provide a safe, engaging environment for students before and after school, supervising activities and supporting health and well-being as needed.

Qualifications include being 18+, passing district and state background checks, experience with children, strong communication, and completion of CPR/First Aid and related trainings.