School Aged Child Care Assistant - SACC Assistant

Various Locations; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools is seeking a School Aged Child Care Assistant (SACC) for Utica Community School District at various Sterling Heights locations. The position runs during the school year with morning and/or afternoon shifts; starting date is immediate.

You will welcome children, supervise activities, communicate with families, maintain safety and cleanliness, support ages 5–12, check children in, and adapt to changing schedules. This part‑time role pays $16–$18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Pass criminal history and childcare background check
• CPR and first aid certification (maintained annually)
• High school graduate or equivalent; childcare experience preferred
• Evidence of teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of accurate record-keeping
• Maintains positive relationships with parents/guardians and staff
• Ability to exercise good judgment per board policies and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming environment for children, parents, visitors and school community
• Assist and supervise children during activities; use positive discipline techniques
• Communicate with parents; address concerns and provide updates to families
• Maintain safe and secure environment for children and monitor activities
• Assist with developmentally appropriate activities for ages 5–12
• Check children into SACC and maintain staff-to-child ratios
• Ensure classroom appearance and cleanliness are maintained
• Maintain confidentiality regarding families and staff
• Observe and report significant behaviors to Directors or authorities
• Adjust daily schedule as child ratio changes
• Be available for additional hours during early dismissals or breaks
• Respond to emergencies when Director is absent
• Present a professional image at all times
• Adhere to district policies and licensing guidelines
• Frequent lifting and bending; work on floor with children
• Maintain sight and sound supervision
• Perform light cleaning duties
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Record-keeping

Confidentiality

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Aged Child Care Assistant - SACC Assistant

Utica Community School District Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5894344 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position:School-Aged Child Care Assistant - Edustaff Location:Various Reports To:SACCCoordinator Schedule:School Year (September-June), Monday- Friday; 6:30am-9:00am and/or 3:00pm-6:00pm (hours may vary based on child ratio)

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check
• Current CPR and first aid certification (must be maintained annually)
• High school graduate or equivalent;childcare experience preferred
• Evidence of strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of accurate record-keeping
• Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff
• Discretion with confidential information
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents, visitors, and the school community
• Assist and supervise children during all activities; counsel children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques
• Communicate effectively with parents, address concerns in a timely manner, give positive feedback, and provide regular updates to families
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for children, being aware of child activities at all times
• Help to maintain a learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 5-12
• Check children into the SACC program and ensure proper staff to child ratios are kept
• Ensure that the appearance and cleanliness of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Maintain confidentiality regarding families, co-workers, and self
• Observe, record, and report significant undesirable children behaviors to either the SACC Director, parents/guardian or appropriate authorities
• Agreeable to adjust the daily schedule as needed when the child ratio changes
• Must be available for additional hours when the elementary schools have early dismissals or during mid-winter and spring breaks.
• Assume responsibility in an emergency or if Director is absent
• Present a positive and professional image at all times
• Adhere todistrictpolicies and state licensing guidelines
• Frequent lifting, carrying or holding children up to 60 lbs
• Repetitively bend, stretch and stoop
• Work with children on the floor
• Fully maintain sight and sound child supervision
• Perform light cleaning duties
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16 to $18 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

NONDISCRIMINATION:It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

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