Lil’ Friends Childcare in Jackson MI has immediate openings for Childcare Assistants.

All Candidates must work well with children and be a team player! All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. We offer a child discount rate for employees. If you love working with children, please apply through Indeed. Part time positions available and Lil' Friends Child Care is an equal opportunity employer. Employment contingent on successful background check and fingerprinting.

Job Description:

1) Provide a safe and nurturing environment to children of all ages.

2) Observe and monitor children's play activities.

3) Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.

4) Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.

5) Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.

6) Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games.

7) Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods.

8) Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.

9) Sterilize bottles.

10) Dress children and change diapers.

11) Perform housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning, dishwashing, and changing of linens.

12) Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

13) Sanitize toys and play equipment.

14) Positively redirect children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.

15) Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.

Qualifications:

Positive, Can-Do Attitude & Team Player with lots of energy!

Coursework in early childhood is preferred, significant childcare experience will be considered in lieu of coursework.

18 years of age

Valid Drivers License & Reliable transportation

Available 6am-6pm Mon-Fri (Flexible scheduling)

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person