What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Assistant position at Little Explorers Child Care Center?
Job description
Child Care Assistant
$13-$14 an hour
Paid every Friday!
35 hours per week. Must be able to work anywhere from 6:45 am-6:00p.m
( latest 6 p.m.)
- Apply today! Email your resume and a little about yourself to Nicole@littleexplorers.kids
Address: 11560 Holmden Ct. NE Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: 616-232-2199
Littleexplorers.kids
Join our family! Our desire at Little Explorers Child Care Center is for all our children to learn, play, and grow in a safe and loving environment. Our core values are Kids First, Growth, Fun, & Relationships. If you love children and are looking to join a FAMILY not just a job!
Little Explorers has a couple Child Care Assistant positions available. Our center is open from 6:45am-5:30pm. Give us a call! 616-232-2199
You MUST love to snuggle, wipe boogers, build with blocks, listen to the cutest giggles when they tell you their jokes, be a little silly and enter their pretend worlds.You must be able to sing “Let it Go”, “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”, and any other songs requested by your kiddos. Your tune is not important :), your performance is everything!
You must also be prepared to laugh, love, and learn more about children than you ever have. Children are a joy, but you must be prepared to accept the challenges and benefits this job has to offer. Yes, you will have many days where you go home utterly exhausted, but you can’t wait to go the next day! If you are ready to join a winning team where we laugh, have fun, and kick drama out the door, come see us! We can’t wait to meet you.
Just in case you need more information…
Yes, you must pass a background check. You must take an online Health & Safety class and get your CPR and First Aid within 90 days (if you don’t already have it). And yes, we pay for it!
You must be at lease 18 years or older.
Our ideal candidate will be dependable, hard-working, creative, positive, a team player, and most importantly, love children. We will assist you in any required trainings.
Other important info:
- We prefer experience working in a child care center, but we will train you to excel in a child care environment, if you have the passion to do so!
- Must have a professional, positive attitude
- Classroom duties include but aren’t limited to: helping children with eating, diapering/toileting, cleaning, keeping a clean and safe room, following a daily schedule and routine, keeping appropriate logs and making sure everything is in compliance with the LARA and the State of Michigan.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time, frequent walking, sitting on the floor and playing with children, being able to lift up to a 40 lb child in an emergency situation.
- Must be able to communicate with other staff and parents clearly in both verbal and written form.
- Must love hugs, children, a fun environment, and have a strong work ethic. Does this sound like the right place for you?
Job Type: Full time
Pay: $13-$14 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14