Before School Child Care Provider

West Ottawa Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a Before School Child Care Assistant to supervise students before the start of the school day. This part-time role runs 6:30 AM–8:45 AM, Monday through Friday, 10–20 hours weekly, beginning 8/24/2026.

Highlights include compliance with safety policies, assisting with morning routines, and reporting to the State & Federal Coordinator. Candidates must pass background checks and hold CPR/First Aid certification, with ongoing annual training.

Qualifications

• Background check through Michigan State Police and FBI required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Ongoing annual training on child safety and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of children during the two-hour before care period.
• Engage in Activities: Lead age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, reading, etc.) to keep children engaged and active.
• Morning Routines: Assist children with settling in, organizing personal items, and following a morning routine.
• Promote Positive Behavior: Foster a positive, respectful environment and manage behavior; contact parents with concerns.
• Communication with Parents: Greet parents during drop-off/pick-up and provide brief updates as needed.
• Collaborate with School Staff: Coordinate with school staff to ensure a smooth transition for children to the regular school day.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe space for children.
• Follow Policies and Procedures: Adhere to all school policies, health regulations, and safety protocols.
• Payroll & Invoicing: Monitor and document staff and student attendance, reporting weekly numbers as needed.

Skills

Background check

CPR and First Aid

Annual training

Job description

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• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Waukazoo Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

Notice of Support Staff Posting

Position: Before School Child Care Assistant Posting # 4097

• Waukazoo Elementary Schools

Posting Dates: August 14, 2026 – Until Filled

Reports To: State & Federal Coordinator

Beginning: 8/24/2026

Hours: 10-20 hours per week

Monday – Friday

6:30AM – 8:45AM

School-Year/Part-Time

Qualifications

• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check through the Michigan State Police and the FBI to ensure suitability for working with children. (Registration in the CCBC System)
• CPR and First Aid Certification: Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid
• Willingness to participate in Annual Training: Ongoing professional development is required, including training on child abuse and neglect, and other relevant topics (e.g., child development, safety, and emergency procedures).

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of children during the two-hour before care period
• Engage in Activities: Lead age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, reading, etc.) to keep children engaged and active.
• Morning Routines: Assist children with settling in, organizing personal items, and following a morning routine.
• Promote Positive Behavior: Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment while managing behavior and conflicts. Contact parents with behavior concerns.
• Communication with Parents: Greet parents upon drop-off/pick-up, and provide brief updates if necessary regarding the child's well-being.
• Collaborate with School Staff: Coordinate with school staff to ensure a smooth transition for children to the regular school day.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe space for children.
• Follow Policies and Procedures: Adhere to all school policies, health regulations, and safety protocols.
• Payroll & Invoicing: Monitor and document staff and student attendance, reporting weekly numbers as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable in person attendance.