Part Time Childcare Assistant

Sylvania; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Daycare Classroom Aide for Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center to support children aged 1–12. The role involves supervising activities and assisting with daily learning centers while collaborating with the lead teacher.

You will help with snack times, cleaning, and maintaining daily routines, and you must communicate effectively with parents and staff. Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Childcare experience with ages 1–12 preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Punctual and professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent attendance history required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and monitor play.
• Assist with daily learning centers (math, sensory, language arts, motor activities).
• Assist lead teacher with input on classroom program and children's needs.
• Snack preparation and cleanup.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain daily routines and adjust as needed.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Flexible hours

Punctual and professional

Excellent attendance

Effective communication with parents &

Job description

POSITION

Daycare Classroom Aide

LOCATION

Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center

SCHEDULE

20-25 Hours/Week. Center is open 6:30 AM to 6 PM.

QUALIFICATIONS and DUTIES

• Childcare experience working with children from 1 year through 12 years old preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours if needed
• Child supervision, interacting with children and monitoring play between children
• Ability to use appropriate tones and language with children and ability to be caring and nurturing to all
• Establish and maintain a daily routine suitable for the children’s needs, adjusting as needed
• Assisting with large and small group activities based on the children’s cognitive abilities
• Assisting with daily learning centers to incorporate math, sensory (science), language arts, large and fine motor activities.
• Assisting the lead teacher with input on the evaluation of the classroom program, classrom and children needs
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with parents, students and staff
• Knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations, as well as program rules and expections
• Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning
• Snack preparation and cleanup
• Attend monthly staff meetings and other necessary training sessions
• Must be very punctual, and professional in appearance and demeanor
• An excellent attendance history is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note to New Employees

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police prior to employment. The candidate is responsible for the cost of the background check fee. There are TWO sets of fingerprint requirements, LARA and CHRISS Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of the Kenowa Hills Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, 2325 Four Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544, Phone [phone].