Substitute - Before/After School Childcare Support Staff

Elementary Level; Hamilton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton Community Schools invites qualified educators to apply for Substitute Before/After School Childcare Support Staff. These positions are for the 2023-2024 school year and fill site vacancies across Bentheim, Blue Star and Hamilton Elementary.

Positions report to the Hawkeye Kids Coordinator and offer a $15.38/hour pay rate. Work typically Monday–Friday, with morning and/or after-school hours plus potential coverage during breaks or professional days.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Have a caring, patient, flexible demeanor.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Must receive TB testing, background check, and onboarding training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children as directed by the site supervisor.
• Duties, as assigned by the Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator, related to childcare, needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Positive attitude

Caring & patient demeanor

Regular attendance

Background check / TB testing

Job description

Substitute - Before/After School Childcare Support Staff

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Job Details

Job ID: 4410896

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 07, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Before/After School Childcare Support Staff Substitute

Hamilton Community Schools invites qualified educators to apply for available positions for Before/After School Childcare Support Staff. These positions are for the 2023-2024 school year. Although the Support Staff Substitutes will not have a "home-base" location, they will fill a sitevacancy in the District depending upon where the need for a substitute is for that day.

HOME-BASE VACANCIES: Bentheim, Blue Star & Hamilton Elementary

REPORTS TO: Hawkeye Kids Coordinator

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

PAY RATE: $15.38/hour

Average Work Week: Monday-Friday 6:30am-8:30am and/or 3:45-6:00pm. Support Staff Substitutes could be scheduled to work during breaks, holidays, professional development days, etc.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervise and support children as directed by the site supervisor
• Duties, as assigned by the Preschool and Before & After School Coordinator, related to childcare, needs.

Qualifications:

• Must maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Experience working with children preferred
• Have a caring, patient, flexible demeanor.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Must receive TB testing, background check, and additional onboarding training requirements.
• High school students may apply for 3:30-6 p.m. positions.

Why be a substitute?

• Positively impact the education of students in your own community
• Feel good about the work you do
• Earn steady income through a variety of substitute positions available
• Expand your skills in a wide variety of settings
• Network with other teachers
• You’ll have fun through this incredible adventure

WHO ARE WE?

Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district located in West Michigan south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district consists of four elementary buildings (Bentheim, Blue Star, Hamilton Elementary, and Sandyview) along with one middle school, one high school, and Hamilton FLEX (Virtual, Blended, and Shared Time options). Hamilton prides itself on being a big district (135 square miles) with a small-town feel.

Hamilton Community Schools is one of 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD). Our district consists of 400 employees and over 2,500 full-time students and 1,100 non-public students in a variety of programs and programs. Hamilton Community Schools is known throughout the state as a premier district balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation to meet the needs of each learner. The focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts make Hamilton a destination district.

WE are HAWKEYES!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal

employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard

to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial

status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with

applicable state and federal laws.

DISTRIBUTION: Internal / External

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $15.38 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Any questions can be sent toWhitney Hobbs - Hawkeye Kids Coordinator [e-mail].

Contact Information

• Whitney Hobbs , Before & After School Childcare Coordinator
• Hawkeye Preschool
• Email: [e-mail]