Responsibilities:
Shift Times Available : 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:30am-6:15pm
· 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
· 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
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
