Site Administrator for Childcare

Orchard View Schools; Muskegon Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard View Early Elementary Child Care in Muskegon Charter Township, MI is seeking a Site Administrator to oversee the daily operations of our school-age program serving Kindergarten and 1st Grade.

The role requires creating a safe, welcoming environment, supervising staff, organizing age-appropriate activities, and communicating with families and school personnel while ensuring Michigan licensing requirements are met.

Qualifications

• At least 19 years of age and CPR/First Aid training.
• Option A: 6 months’ child care experience and 9 CEUs or 90 clock hours in related fields.
• Option B: 3 months’ child care experience and CDA/Montessori/MYDA or an associate degree.
• Option C: Associate degree or higher and 15 clock hours of school-age child care training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and supervise staff.
• Create engaging activities and crafts for kindergarten and 1st grade.
• Communicate with families and school staff.
• Ensure program compliance with Michigan Child Care Licensing regulations.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students.

Skills

Energetic

Organized

Dependable

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree or higher

School-age child care training (15 clock hours)

Job description

Position Summary:

Orchard View Early Elementary Child Care is seeking a responsible, organized, and energetic Site Administrator to oversee the daily operations of our school-age child care program serving students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade.

The Site Administrator will be responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where young students can learn, play, build friendships, and develop independence. This position will oversee daily site operations and staff, organize age-appropriate activities and crafts, communicate with families and school staff, and ensure the program operates in accordance with Michigan Child Care Licensing regulations and Orchard View Schools policies.

Schedule

The position is Monday through Friday and consists of a split shift from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. On early release days the afternoon shift is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age, have current CPR/First Aid training, and meet one of the following qualification pathways:

Option A

• At least 6 months of experience working in a child care setting; AND
• At least 6 semester hours, 9 CEUs, or 90 clock hours of coursework/training in one or more of the following: Child care administration, Early childhood education, Child development, Youth development, or Another child-related field.
• Employment at a child care center participating in Great Start to Quality.

Option B

• At least 3 months of experience working in a child care setting; AND
• One of the following: Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Montessori credential, Michigan Youth Development Associate (MYDA) certificate/credential, or Associate degree in a child-related field.
• Employment at a child care center participating in Great Start to Quality.

Option C

• Associate degree or higher in any field; AND
• At least 15 clock hours of school-age child care training.

What We Are Looking For!

The ideal candidate will be energetic, dependable, organized, and passionate about working with young children. This individual should enjoy creating fun and meaningful experiences for students while also being comfortable taking on the responsibility of managing a child care site and supporting a team of staff.

If you enjoy working with children, creating engaging activities, and helping a program run smoothly and safely, we would love to hear from you!