We are seeking individuals to join our team to supervise and cultivate a safe and loving environment that is conducive to growth and learning. Work hours are flexible but need to be 15-20 hours a week between the hours of 7:30 am and 6:00 pm.
Must be a student of Andrews University.

Qualifications summary

• Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
• High engery
• Accuracy and efficiency is required
• Must love children.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide basic needs for children

• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities

• Use various leaning methods such as stories, games and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.

• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents

• Work with young children to teach basic skills such as colors, letter and number recognition, shapes, social skills and personal hygiene

• Manage activities, imaginative play, bathroom breaks, meals and rest time

• Introduce children to new age-appropriate hobbies

• Clean and sanitize all toys and play areas

• Monitor and gently correct children’s behavior and adapt to the various needs of children and parents

• Have patience and compassion suitable for working with young children

• Have the spirit of flexibility and a Christ-like attitude in all that they say and do

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise student workers, as determined by the Director

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
• Commitment to work 15-20 hours a week.
• Must love children.
• Must have a warm and friendly personality with sensitivity to the feelings and needs of both children and adults.
• Display a willingness to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center's philosophy and mission.
• Job requires much physical activity and a high energy level.
• Accuracy and efficiency is required
• Must have current Michigan child care fingerprint/background check or willing to get fingerprint/background check.
• Must have current CPR/First Aid Certification or willing to get CPR/First Aid
Must be a student of Andrews University

Technical competencies

N/A


Interpersonal interactions



• Must be comfortable interacting with parents and teachers.
• Must love children.

Physical demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting,
carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and
significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 25% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under
some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.


Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.