Childcare Provider

Literacy Center of West Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is hiring childcare workers to care for young children while their parents attend English classes. Applicants should have experience with children and can communicate in basic English; knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position located in Grand Rapids, MI with shifts from 9:30-11:30 AM and/or 6:00-8:00 PM on weekdays. Responsibilities include supervising children, leading play and activities, keeping them safe, and reporting

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to communicate in basic English.
• Spanish language skills are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during parents' class time.
• Engage with children through play, stories, and activities.
• Keep children safe at all times.
• Report concerns to the teacher, parent, or supervisor.
• Interact with others in a helpful, positive manner.
• Maintain records of children attending childcare and timesheets.
• Complete paperwork and background records as necessary.

Skills

Childcare experience

Basic English

Spanish language

Job description

Hours:
4-16 hours/week (Multiple shifts/openings available; weekdays 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PM).This is a non-exempt (temporary) position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Background check and fingerprinting required.

Pay:
$15/hour

General Description

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is hiring childcare workers to care for young children (ages 1-10) while their parents are attending English classes. Childcare workers should have experience working with children and an ability to communicate in basic English. Other language skills (particularly Spanish) are appreciated.

Responsibilities

Caring for Children

• Supervise children during parents’ class time
• Engage with children, leading play, games, or stories
• Keep children safe
• Report any concerns to the teacher, parent, or supervisor
• Interact with others in a helpful, positive way

Administrative

• Keep records of children attending childcare
• Complete timesheets and return to supervisor
• Complete paperwork, background checks, and records as necessary

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer,and supports National Career Readiness Certification.