Child Care Assistant Provider

District Wide; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Orion District Wide - Lake Orion, Michigan is seeking a Part-Time Child Care Assistant Provider to support classroom staff and help meet instructional goals. The role involves supervising students, assisting with daily activities, and responding to emergencies in a caring environment.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma; a CDA or Associate degree in early childhood is preferred. CPR/First Aid certification is required, with flexible hours depending on enrollment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• CDA or Associate degree in early childhood preferred
• Flexible to work a split shift daily
• Must meet licensing qualifications
• Able to work in all child care classrooms
• Hours may change with enrollment
• Ability to work with children and parents
• Awareness of child development
• Knowledge of needs across development
• Cooperate with staff
• Kind and respectful to children
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Available to perform duties
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Good attendance record

Responsibilities

• Work directly with School Age Child Care Provider
• Assist in daily activity schedule
• Be responsible for all children in care
• Respond quickly to emergencies
• Be available and responsive to children
• Oversee indoor/outdoor activities
• Participate in activities with children
• Treat all children with equal respect
• Foster self-help skills (tidying, spills, grooming)
• Redirect misbehavior and guide conflicts
• Comfort children when upset
• Intervene in aggressive behavior
• Lift at least 40 lbs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Childcare experience

Effective communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

CDA or AS in Early Childhood

Job description

Child Care Assistant Provider

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This job is also posted in Lake Orion Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5925486

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the classroom provider, to assist provider/staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma
• CDA or Associate degree in early childhood with minimum of one to two years of early childhood and/or child care experience is preferred
• Candidates must be flexible to work a split shift daily
• Must meet all required qualifications as stated in Licensing Rule Book and program specific manual
• Must be flexible to work in all child care classrooms when needed
• Classroom assignment and scheduled hours are depend on student enrollment may change daily
• Ability to work effectively with children and parents
• Awareness of child development theory and practices
• Knowledge of social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students
• Ability to treat children with kindness and respect
• Self-motivated, dependable and responsible
• Must be available and able to perform functions of the job
• CPR, First Aide Certificate required
• Good attendance record

Job Duties

• Works directly with School Age Child Care Provider
• Assist in carrying out daily schedule of activities
• Will be directly responsible for all children in care
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Available and responsive to all children
• Multi-task and oversee all indoor/outdoor activities
• Actively participate in activities with children
• Treats all children of all ages, races, religions family backgrounds and cultures with equal respect and consideration
• Foster the development of age appropriate self-help skills such as picking up toys, wiping spills, feeding, personal grooming, and etc.
• Anticipates and eliminates potential problems, redirecting children to more acceptable behavior or activity
• Guide children in resolving conflicts by modeling skills that help children to solve their individual problems
• Comfort and attend to a children when upset
• Intervene quickly when children’s response become physically aggressive
• Lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chrissandra Padilla , Early Childhood Director
• Early Childhood Center
• Phone: [phone]