Child Care Assistant

Utica-Community-School; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica Community School District in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Part-Time Child Care Assistant to support Nursery, Preschool and Full Day Childcare across various locations. The successful candidate will be a team player, enthusiastic and nurturing with at least one year of preschool experience.

The role is Monday–Friday, about 20 hours per week, and runs for roughly 35–42 weeks per year depending on the classroom.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Annually maintain current CPR and first aid certification.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to one/all of the following departments; Nursery, Preschool, Full Day Childcare
• Assist in the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the curriculum for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives
• Follow the directions of supervising teacher
• Assist students individually or in small groups
• Assist in the supervision of students during daily instructional activities
• Assist in managing student discipline through the use of positive reinforcement strategies
• Respect the confidentiality of the teacher, students, and parents
• Maintain a working knowledge of school routines, emergency procedures, and school discipline policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Team player

Enthusiastic

Nurturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Utica Community School District Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Child Care Assistant

Utica Community School District Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5894342
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Child Care Assistant

Location: Various/TBD

Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator

An Early Childhood Assistant Teacher must be a team player, enthusiastic, and nurturing. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working with preschoolers. Monday through Friday position, approximately 20 hours a week. Up to 35-42 weeks a year, depending on the classroom.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Annually maintain current CPR and first aid certification
• Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff
• Discretion with confidential information
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check

Responsibilities

• Provide support to one/all of the following departments; Nursery, Preschool, Full Day Childcare
• Assist in the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the curriculum for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives
• Follow the directions of supervising teacher
• Assist students individually or in small groups
• Assist in the supervision of students during daily instructional activities
• Assist in managing student discipline through the use of positive reinforcement strategies
• Respect the confidentiality of the teacher, students, and parents
• Maintain a working knowledge of school routines, emergency procedures, and school discipline policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned

NONDISCRIMINATION:

It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educationalagency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $13.91 to $17 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]