Child Care Assistant Provider

Lake Orion

District Wide - Lake Orion, Michigan This job is also posted in Lake Orion Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5925486

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the classroom provider, to assist provider/staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

Candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma

CDA or Associate degree in early childhood with minimum of one to two years of early childhood and/or child care experience is preferred

Candidates must be flexible to work a split shift daily

Must meet all required qualifications as stated in Licensing Rule Book and program specific manual

Must be flexible to work in all child care classrooms when needed

Classroom assignment and scheduled hours are depend on student enrollment may change daily

Ability to work effectively with children and parents

Awareness of child development theory and practices

Knowledge of social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs

Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students

Ability to treat children with kindness and respect

Self-motivated, dependable and responsible

Must be available and able to perform functions of the job

CPR, First Aide Certificate required

Good attendance record

Job Duties

Works directly with School Age Child Care Provider

Assist in carrying out daily schedule of activities

Will be directly responsible for all children in care

Respond quickly to emergency situations

Available and responsive to all children

Multi-task and oversee all indoor/outdoor activities

Actively participate in activities with children

Treats all children of all ages, races, religions family backgrounds and cultures with equal respect and consideration

Foster the development of age appropriate self-help skills such as picking up toys, wiping spills, feeding, personal grooming, and etc.

Anticipates and eliminates potential problems, redirecting children to more acceptable behavior or activity

Guide children in resolving conflicts by modeling skills that help children to solve their individual problems

Comfort and attend to a children when upset

Intervene quickly when children's response become physically aggressive

Lift a minimum of 40 lbs

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Application Process:

Internal candidates: Interested internal candidates should complete an online internal application.

External candidates: Interested and qualified external candidates must complete an online application.

Please note: mailed, faxed or emailed letters of interest and resumes will not be accepted.

Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required