ROSCOMMON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Desiree Baerlocher, Superintendent 702 Lake Street Roscommon, MI 48653

Phone:

989-275-6600

Fax:

989-275-8227 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

POSTING TITLE

RAPS Afterschool Caregiver

REPORTS TO

Afterschool Program Administrator, PreK Program Administrator and Building Principal

JOB FUNCTION

The Caregiver is responsible for playing and leading activities, games and crafts as well as monitoring students in both indoor and outdoor activities. The person hired is expected to provide leadership and be a positive role model for the children in attendance.

DISTRICT DESCRIPTION

The District has approximately 800 students and is located in north central Michigan. Currently, 17% of our students qualify for special education services and about 2/3 of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Roscommon Elementary School serves early childhood preschool students aged 3 -5 years old and students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Roscommon Middle School has students in grades 5 through 7. Roscommon High School has students in 8th through 12th grades.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Caregiver agrees to work on the following priorities: Caregiver Specific Duties Provide children with appropriate leadership during program hours Manage the classroom to assure a safe, healthy and positive atmosphere for children; Observe and identify needs of classroom children without needing constant direction and supervision; Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for children Maintain open communication with parents and Caregiver Prepare crafts and activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the children Physically interact with children outdoors and indoors in a safe and appropriate manner; Complete and submit program paperwork accurately and promptly as assigned; Keep the room neat and orderly Follow and enforce all safety policies

SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES

ensuring no child is left unattended. Record-Keeping Assist in documenting attendance, health notes, parent notes, communication with parents and phone messages as needed. Act as a program/child advocate by maintaining a positive image of RAPS Afterschool Care at all times and places Other Attend all staff meetings/training's, orientation, and other required training; Pursue goals through an individually designed professional development plan; Maintain confidentiality and Code of Conduct at all times; Qualifications Must complete the following upon hire: Background Check with fingerprinting CPR and First Aid Certification Health & Safety Training through MiRegistry Create and maintain a MiRegistry Account Complete 16 hours of training each year pertaining to afterschool care through MiRegistry

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED 1 Year experience in caring for young children preferred

Starting Date:

August 2026 Letters of interest, resume and any supporting materials should be sent to:

Marci Galloway, PreK Program Administrator Roscommon Area Public Schools Email:

gallowaym@rapsk12.net It is our mission at Roscommon Area Public Schools to educate and inspire all students to achieve academic and social growth that leads to personal development for a successful future.

Pay:

From $17.05 per hour

Experience:

Caregiving:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person