School Aged Child Care Assistant - SACC Assistant

Utica Community School District•Sterling Heights, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School-Aged Child Care Assistant supports the SACC program at various locations during the school year, September through June. The assistant helps provide a welcoming, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 5–12, supervises children throughout program activities, communicates with families, and helps maintain classroom cleanliness and accurate program operations. The role requires maintaining full sight-and-sound supervision, following district policies and state licensing guidelines, and adjusting schedules and availability as child ratios or school schedules require. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and/or 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; hours may vary based on child ratios. Additional availability is required for elementary-school early dismissals and mid-winter and spring breaks. The position involves frequent lifting, carrying, or holding children up to 60 pounds, as well as repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping, working with children on the floor, and light cleaning duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a criminal history and childcare background check.
Current CPR and first aid certifications, maintained annually.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Evidence of strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills.
Evidence of accurate record-keeping.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with parents or guardians and staff.
Discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines.
Must be available for additional hours during elementary-school early dismissals and mid-winter and spring breaks.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing up to 60 pounds; repetitively bend, stretch, and stoop; and work with children on the floor.
Ability to maintain full sight-and-sound supervision of children.

Nice To Haves

Childcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for children, parents, visitors, and the school community.
Assist and supervise children during activities, using positive and appropriate discipline techniques when counseling them.
Communicate effectively with parents, address concerns promptly, provide positive feedback, and give families regular updates.
Maintain a safe and secure environment and remain aware of children’s activities at all times.
Help maintain a learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 5–12.
Check children into the SACC program and ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained.
Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the classroom.
Maintain confidentiality regarding families, coworkers, and oneself.
Observe, record, and report significant undesirable child behaviors to the SACC Director, parents or guardians, or appropriate authorities.
Adjust the daily schedule as needed when child ratios change.
Be available for additional hours during elementary-school early dismissals and mid-winter and spring breaks.
Assume responsibility in an emergency or when the Director is absent.
Present a positive and professional image at all times.
Follow district policies and state licensing guidelines.
Perform light cleaning duties and other duties as assigned.