Child Care Assistant Provider AM only

Young World Physical Education; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Orion Community Schools is seeking a part-time Child Care Assistant Provider for the AM shift at Carpenter Elementary in Lake Orion, Michigan. You will assist the provider and staff with students to meet instructional goals and help run daily activities.

Requirements include at least a high school diploma; CPR/First Aid is required, and CDA/Associate degree in early childhood is preferred. Starting date is immediate and the pay is $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma.
• CDA or Associate degree in early childhood preferred.
• Flexible to work a split shift daily.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to work with children, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out daily schedule of activities.
• Work directly with the School Age Child Care Provider.
• Be responsible for all children in care and respond to emergencies.
• Oversee indoor/outdoor activities and model positive behavior.
• Help develop age-appropriate self-help skills.
• Treat all children with kindness and respect.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Dependability

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

CDA or Associate degree in early childhood

Job description

Child Care Assistant Provider AM only

Lake Orion Carpenter Elementary - Lake Orion, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5868300

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Contact Information

• Early Childhood Center
• Early Childhood Center
• Phone: [phone]