AM only position, Orion Oaks Elementary School 6:30-8:30am, Monday - Friday

 

 

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the classroom provider, to assist provider/staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma
• CDA or Associate degree in early childhood with minimum of one to two years of early childhood and/or child care experience is preferred
• Candidates must be flexible to work a split shift daily
• Must meet all required qualifications as stated in Licensing Rule Book and program specific manual
• Must be flexible to work in all child care classrooms when needed
• Classroom assignment and scheduled hours are depend on student enrollment may change daily
• Ability to work effectively with children and parents
• Awareness of child development theory and practices
• Knowledge of social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students
• Ability to treat children with kindness and respect
• Self-motivated, dependable and responsible
• Must be available and able to perform functions of the job
• CPR, First Aide Certificate required
• Good attendance record

 

Job Duties

• Works directly with School Age Child Care Provider
• Assist in carrying out daily schedule of activities
• Will be directly responsible for all children in care
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Available and responsive to all children
• Multi-task and oversee all indoor/outdoor activities
• Actively participate in activities with children
• Treats all children of all ages, races, religions family backgrounds and cultures with equal respect and consideration
• Foster the development of age appropriate self-help skills such as picking up toys, wiping spills, feeding, personal grooming, and etc.
• Anticipates and eliminates potential problems, redirecting children to more acceptable behavior or activity
• Guide children in resolving conflicts by modeling skills that help children to solve their individual problems
• Comfort and attend to a children when upset
• Intervene quickly when children’s response become physically aggressive
• Lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

 

 

Application Process:

 

Internal candidates:  Interested internal candidates should complete an online internal application.

 

External candidates: Interested and qualified external candidates must complete an online application.

 

Please note:  mailed, faxed or emailed letters of interest and resumes will not be accepted.

 

Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.