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Utica Community School District

Child Care Assistant

Pay: $13.91–$17/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

Child Care Assistant Utica Community School District - 3.7 Sterling Heights, MI Job Details Part-time $13.91 - $17.00 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Confidential information handling High school diploma or

GED First Aid Certification Full Job Description Position:

Child Care Assistant Location:

Various/TBD Reports To:

Early Childhood Coordinator An Early Childhood Assistant Teacher must be a team player, enthusiastic, and nurturing. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working with preschoolers. Monday through Friday position, approximately 20 hours a week. Up to 35-42 weeks a year, depending on the classroom.

Qualifications:

At least 18 years old Have a high school diploma or GED Annually maintain current CPR and first aid certification Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff Discretion with confidential information Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check

Responsibilities:

Provide support to one/all of the following departments; Nursery, Preschool, Full Day Childcare Assist in the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the curriculum for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives Follow the directions of supervising teacher Assist students individually or in small groups Assist in the supervision of students during daily instructional activities Assist in managing student discipline through the use of positive reinforcement strategies Respect the confidentiality of the teacher, students, and parents Maintain a working knowledge of school routines, emergency procedures, and school discipline policy Perform other related duties as assigned

METHOD:

Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload your cover letter, resume, transcripts, credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted. Posting expires when job is filled.

NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.