Position Type: Pre-K Afternoon Caregiver
Location: Barnes, Richard or Ferry
Responsibilities:
- Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each day.
- Promotes feelings of security and trust in children.
- Changes diapers/pull ups if needed in a timely manner following proper diapering procedures.
- Responds quickly to children's needs
- Interacts with children positively and supports their learning and development.
- Supports and implements lessons and activities planned by the teacher.
- Works with the teacher to address challenging behaviors or situations
- Understands and implements injury policies and parent notification as necessary.
- Follows all rules and regulations established with the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing of the Michigan Department of Human Services
- Acts as a positive liaison for parents/guardians as they visit the school
- Complete 16 hours of professional development each calendar year through the attendance of workshops, meetings and conferences.
- Assists other staff with cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities
- Other responsibilities as requested
- Works in unison with school age kids club staff
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the work day in order to supervise children throughout daily activities, walk throughout the school, participate in Gym and Playground activities.
- Must have the physical stamina to care for energetic young children 1-5 years old.
- Required to lift (7 -50 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities.
Qualifications:
- Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.
- Comprehensive Backround, signed child abuse form and TB test on file at main office.
- Yearly CPR and First Aid Training
- Must be able to adequately carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.
- Compatible with Director, Assistant Director, Teacher, Assistant Teachers and Kids Club staff.
- Be punctual and in attendance daily.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
Work Year: 9 month and/or possible 12 month position
Daily Scheduled Hours: Approximately 3:30-6:00 pm
Location: Barnes/Ferry/Richard
Salary: $13.39/hourly, quarterly merit pay, paid holidays, paid vacation days
Application Procedure: Complete the on-line application and attach the required documents. Direct inquiries to Sara Meier, Director of Preschool Services; MeierS@gpschools.org
