Part-Time Child Care Assistant
About The Position
The Child Care Assistant supports the daily operations of the Children’s Learning Center and its classrooms. Working alongside classroom teachers, the assistant helps provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The position is based at the Pontiac office and is scheduled for 20 hours per week, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Oakland Family Services is a nonprofit organization that has served children and families for more than 100 years and reports being named a Top Workplace for over 10 years based on staff feedback. The role offers hands-on support and guidance toward obtaining a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, collaboration with a supportive team, and the opportunity to contribute to children’s learning and development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with children ages 12 months through 12 years, or demonstrated knowledge of child development.
- Experience using the High Scope approach, or willingness to learn and implement it.
- Communication skills focused on positive and professional interactions with parents and children.
- Ability to use a team approach to problem-solving and task completion.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate and engaging activities using the High Scope approach to learning.
- Provide classroom coverage when the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher is absent.
- Assist in maintaining accurate child records.
- Follow State licensure standards, understand licensing rules, and report potential violations promptly to internal and external authorities.
- Participate in daily and weekly team planning meetings to support lesson planning, discuss classroom support needs, and coordinate tasks with the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher.
- Implement coaching, mentoring, feedback, and professional development strategies provided by the classroom lead teacher.
- Assist in implementing children’s behavioral support plans as needed.
- Collaborate with classroom partners, the supervisor, and administrative team members on curriculum, student, and center needs.
- Help maintain a clean, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing learning environment.
- Actively supervise children to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Participate in professional development, meetings, and other program and agency activities required by licensing, accreditation, and funding requirements.
- Support classroom and center cleaning protocols.
- Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into work processes and job functions, and promote a welcoming, inclusive, and accepting environment for clients and staff.
Benefits
- Hands-on support and guidance toward obtaining a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
- Consistent 20-hour-per-week schedule, Monday through Friday.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
