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Michigan Association of School Boards

CHILD CARE PROVIDER ASSISTANT PART TIME

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$35,480 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Deadline:
November 29, 2026
District/Organization:
St.
Joseph County ISD Position/Type:
Other, part time
Salary:
$15.03-$16.39 Position Details
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent; or a valid CDA credential preferred or willing to obtain a CDA. Applicants will also be considered if they are willing to meet an approved compliance plan to earn needed credentials. Ability to use computers, software and other current technology Effective communication and organizational skills Maintain professional atmosphere and demeanor in classroom settings, acting at all times as a representative of the St. Joseph County ISD Must be able to lift 50 pounds CPR/AED and First Aid Certified Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication, written and oral with parent, family and program data and reports and other program staff. Maintain professional atmosphere and demeanor in classroom or family child care home, acting at all times as a representative of the ISD. Engage in activities with children at their physical level. Create an overall supportive, nurturing, strength based atmosphere. Implement High Scope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline during classroom and family child care visits. Provide child care for evening meetings as required. Supports all child care provider sites. Provide lunch coverage, as needed. Sub in classroom, as needed. Provide resources for families and children as requested Implement high quality developmentally appropriate practice. Adhere to the Standards of Conduct as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards (1305.52(i)(1)(i-iv). Communicate with Early On, Early Head Start, GSRP and Early Childhood Special Education as needed for collaboration throughout programs. Attend and engage in continuous professional development. Demonstrate knowledge of the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Infants and toddlers. Partner in implementation of universal supports for all children. Maintain appropriate records. Involve families in community activities as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned by St. Joseph County ISD Administration.
REPORTS TO
Education and Family Services Manager
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
Education and Family Services Manager
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Part time position. Up to 30 hours per week. Salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board of Education.
E-mail:
phagelgans@sjcisd.org