Child Care Assistants (Before and After School)

Internal/External

Position: Child Care Assistants (Before & After School)

Location: Various Buildings

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• CPI Trained preferred
• Experience working with school age children
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Present a professional, courteous and tactful image and represent the district in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents and district staff

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, nurturing environment while supervising children in their care
• Assist in planning of age-appropriate activities
• Assist in maintaining children's files according to licensing guidelines
• Clean and maintain rooms, play and changing areas according to licensing and district guidelines
• Communicate appropriately with parent and other staff members
• Maintain CPR/First aid certification, physical and TB requirement according to required licensing guidelines
• Perform additional duties as deemed advisable by the administrator

Reports To: District Child Care Coordinator

Workday/Week: Monday - Friday 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM & 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM (M, T, W, F) 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM & 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM (Th)

Starting Date: TBD

Compensation: $15.30 - $17.34 per hour (Based on experience)

• Child care employees qualify for a 100% discount on all child care costs for their WSD elementary or Pre-K student(s).
• Comprehensive Fringe Benefit offering to include paid leave days, paid holidays, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and access to the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System (MPSERS) and supplemental 403(b)/457 savings options.

Posting Date: October 12, 2026

Posting Deadline: Until filled

Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and selecting the icon "Employment" and next, "Job Postings Directory". Include letter of intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference with the application. Employment is contingent upon receiving all required documentation (e.g., criminal background investigation and fingerprint records.)

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.