Responsibilities:

· Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police Department

· Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom

· Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences

· Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

· Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70 lbs.

· Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

· Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)

· Establish a professional rapport with parents and speak daily with them about their child(ren) to provide quality care and friendly service

· Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

· Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children

· Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends

· Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing

· Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management

· Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

· Complete 24 hours of Professional Development per year and attend all required PD’s

· Other duties as assigned as deemed appropriate by the Program Director

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or G.E.D. philosophy

· 18 years of age

· 1 year experience working with children

· Certified in Early Childhood Education or completion upon hire

· CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne pathogen Certified/comp on hire

· Tuberculosis test completed upon hire with Physician documentation

Work Hours: Monday thru Friday. Variable hours between 6:00 am -6:00 pm

Philosophy:

Ensures the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as educational needs. Utilize developmentally appropriate and best practice methods at all times. Be warm and nurturing with children and a positive role model for all care giving staff as well as the children. Provide excellent and professional customer service according to the standards of the CDC.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49008: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person