Part-Time Early Learning Support Specialist

YWCA Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Kalamazoo is seeking a Part Time Child Care Early Learning Supportive to join our teaching team in Kalamazoo, MI. The role focuses on supporting the care and development of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in a structured early learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, implementing age-appropriate learning experiences, observing progress, and ensuring safety. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant early childhood education training,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education or training in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience with young children and families, licensed childcare preferred.
• Understanding of Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and ASQ tools preferred.
• Meet Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing requirements.
• Criminal and child abuse history checks must be satisfactory.
• Able to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in daily activities including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating.
• Organize and implement age-appropriate learning activities within the approved curriculum.
• Observe and assess using Teaching Strategies GOLD and ASQ tools.
• Supervise children to ensure safety and positive socialization.
• Collaborate with Site Director and teaching team to address program and family concerns.
• Prepare activity materials and maintain room cleanliness and time management.
• Participate in mealtime activities and field trips with children.
• Engage in self-education on anti-bias education, racial justice, and gender equity.
• Monitor children's health status and communicate with parents as needed.
• Comply with all policies, licensing requirements, and reporting procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early childhood education or related field training

Two years of experience with young children and families

Familiarity with licensing requirements

Criminal and child abuse history clearances

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Job description

YWCA Kalamazoo is seeking a Part Time Child Care Early Learning Supportive to join our teaching team in Kalamazoo, MI. The role focuses on supporting the care and development of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in a structured early learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, implementing age-appropriate learning experiences, observing progress, and ensuring safety. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant early childhood education training,