Child Care Assistant - Grow Your CDA (Part-Time)

Oakland Family Services; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Family Services’ Children’s Learning Center in Pontiac is seeking a Part-Time Child Care Assistant to support daily operations and provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children.

You will work 20 hours per week, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, collaborating with teachers and staff to implement High Scope activities and maintain licensure standards while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred.
• Experience working with children 12 months through 12 years old or demonstrated knowledge of child development.
• Experience utilizing or willingness to learn and implement the High Scope approach.
• Communication skills that focus on positive and professional communication with parents and children.
• Abilites and skills in the team approach to problem solving and task completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate, engaging activities using the High Scope approach to learning with children.
• Provide classroom coverage in the absence of Lead and/or Assistant Teacher.
• Assist in maintaining accurate child records.
• Maintain and adhere to standards of State licensure including knowledge of all licensing rules and timely reporting of potential violations to both internal and external authorities.
• Participate in daily and weekly team planning meetings to support the creation of lesson plans, discuss classroom support needs and coordinate task responsibilities with the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher.
• Implement coaching, mentoring, feedback and professional development suggestions and strategies provided by the classroom lead teacher.
• Assist in implementing children’s behavioral support plans as needed.
• Collaborate with classroom partners, supervisor and administrative team members on curriculum, student, and center needs.
• Provide support in the maintenance of a clean, healthy, and esthetically pleasing learning environment for children.
• Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, meetings, and other program and agency activities as required by licensing, accreditation, and other funding requirements.
• Support in the completion of classroom and center cleaning protocols.
• Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.

Skills

High Scope

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred

Job description

Oakland Family Services’ Children’s Learning Center in Pontiac is seeking a Part-Time Child Care Assistant to support daily operations and provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children.

You will work 20 hours per week, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, collaborating with teachers and staff to implement High Scope activities and maintain licensure standards while promoting diversity and inclusion.