Before/After School Child Care Aide

Before/After School Child Care Aide

Deadline: July 12, 2026

District/Organization: Mason Public Schools

Position/Type: Other, part time

Salary: $15.45 hourly

Position Details

Position Title: Before/After School Child Care Aide

Location: Harvey Education Center / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Director of Community Education

About Mason Public Schools:

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Job Summary: The Before/After School Child Care Aide helps with the daily supervision and safety of school-age children outside of regular school hours. This role helps with leading age-appropriate activities and provides positive guidance. They will work collaboratively with program staff to support children's social, emotional and physical development while maintaining program policies and safety standards.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Positive attitude and rapport with students and staff
• Must be dependable, neat and organized
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative with activities

Desired Qualifications:

• Current First Aid Certification
• Current CPR Certification

Job Description:

• Able to independently handle the responsibilities of a group of children - up to 18 students, without assistance, while maintaining a safe environment during group activities
• Perform duties assigned by director
• Assist in promoting and supervising the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality for all school-related information
• Interact with children and parents in a positive, caring and concerned manner
• Able to independently handle the responsibilities of a group of children - up to 18 students, without assistance, while maintaining a safe environment during group activities
• Willingness and physically capable to walk distances and participate in playground activities
• Must follow all childcare license rules and regulations
• Assist with cleaning of high touch areas, tables/surfaces and toys to maintain a healthy environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
• The position requires occasional lifting of students, supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools.

Schedule: Shifts will vary in the following schedule range:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Work year: August 24 - June 9th

Wages: $15.45 per hour

Benefits: Paid Time Off

Bonus: $500 per trimester with 90% attendance

Deadline: July 12th, 2026

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile assessment will be assigned and sent to your email. The StyleProfile assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.

E-mail: gambrellj@masonk12.net

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