Part Time Child Care Worker - Choice Schools
Oxford, MI
About the Job
Part Time Child Care Worker
Qualities of a Successful Candidate:
- A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
- An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
- A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.
As the Part Time Child Care Worker, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Curriculum & Instruction:
- Coordinates assigned age appropriate activities for developmental growth.
- Assists in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
- Collects and displays suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
- Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
Classroom Management:
- Works cooperatively with guardians.
- Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
- Monitors children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
- Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
- Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.
Student Enrollment & Retention:
- Shares responsibility for marketing.
Professional Development & Leadership:
- Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
- Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
- Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
- Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
Facilities:
- Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
Job Goal: Supervising the activities of children enrolled in the latchkey program and maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment for the children.
Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age with a work permit.
- Must meet all requirements established by the DLARA's BCHS.
- Ability to walk, lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, reach and kneel.
- Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
- Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
Desired Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of and skills working with At-Risk students.
- Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Work Location: 5000 Hosner Rd, Oxford, MI 48370
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our benefits options here - https://choiceschools.com/careers/careers-choice-experience/
Please contact Jackson Carmoney at jacksoncarmoney@choiceschools.com with any questions.
Working for Choice Schools Associates
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, West Michigan Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.
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