CHILD CARE PROVIDER ASSISTANT – PART TIME

MEMSPA; Saint Joseph (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph County ISD seeks a part-time Child Care Provider Assistant to support early childhood programs. Deadline: 2026-11-29.

Salary range $15.03–$16.39 per hour. Requires AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (or equivalent) and CPR/First Aid certification, with CDA credential preferred. Responsibilities include communicating with families and staff, implementing High Scope and Conscious Discipline, and providing support across provider sites.

Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent.
• CDA credential preferred or willing to obtain a CDA.
• Ability to use computers, software and other current technology.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Must maintain professional demeanor in classroom settings as a representative.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents, families and program staff in written and oral form.
• Maintain professional atmosphere in classroom or family child care home.
• Engage in activities with children at their physical level.
• Create a supportive, nurturing, strength-based atmosphere.
• Implement High Scope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline during visits.
• Provide care for evening meetings as required.
• Support all child care provider sites and provide lunch coverage as needed.
• Sub in classroom as needed.
• Provide resources for families and children on request.
• Maintain developmentally appropriate practice and records.
• Involve families in community activities as appropriate.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Organization

Physical strength

CPR/First Aid

Reliability

Attendance

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent

CDA credential (preferred)

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

CHILD CARE PROVIDER ASSISTANT – PART TIME

Deadline: November 29, 2026
District/Organization: St. Joseph County ISD
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $15.03-$16.39

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent;ora valid CDA credential preferred or willing to obtain a CDA.
• Applicants will also be considered if they are willing to meet an approved compliance plan to earn needed credentials.
• Ability to use computers, software and other current technology
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Maintain professional atmosphere and demeanor in classroom settings, acting at all times as a representative of the St. Joseph County ISD
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certified
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communication, written and oral with parent, family and program data and reports and other program staff.
• Maintain professional atmosphere and demeanor in classroom or family child care home, acting at all times as a representative of the ISD.
• Engage in activities with children at their physical level.
• Create an overall supportive, nurturing, strength based atmosphere.
• Implement High Scope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline during classroom and family child care visits.
• Provide child care for evening meetings as required.
• Supports all child care provider sites.
• Provide lunch coverage, as needed.
• Sub in classroom, as needed.
• Provide resources for families and children as requested
• Implement high quality developmentally appropriate practice.
• Adhere to the Standards of Conduct as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards (1305.52(i)(1)(i-iv).
• Communicate with Early On, Early Head Start, GSRP and Early Childhood Special Education as needed for collaboration throughout programs.
• Attend and engage in continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Infants and toddlers.
• Partner in implementation of universal supports for all children.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• Involve families in community activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by St. Joseph County ISD Administration.

REPORTS TO: Education and Family Services Manager

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Education and Family Services Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part time position. Up to 30 hours per week. Salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board of Education.