Kids Club Caregiver, multiple sites

Responsible To: On-Site Director, Assistant Director of School Age Child Care, Director of School Age Child Care

Job Summary: The caregiver must be able to supervise and work creatively with children in a group setting before and after school. The caregiver is able to work collaboratively with the on-site director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the on-site director.

• Supervise and work creatively with children in a group setting before and after school.

• Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each day.

•  Assist in the implementation of daily activities for students.

•  Promotes feelings of trust and security in children.

•  Visually supervise students.

•  Interact with students positively while supporting their growth and development. Enforce program rules but leave issues of behavior management to the on-site director.

•  Maintain a friendly rapport with parents and building staff.

•  Assist with implementing daily activities.

•  Attend at least 16 hours of training/professional development each calendar year.

•  Follows all rules and regulations established with the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing of the Michigan Department of Human Services

•  Perform other duties as assigned.

•  Assists all staff with cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

•  Child care background is preferred.

•  Must pass the State of Michigan Comprehensive Background Check

•  Must meet minimum State Licensing Requirements.

•  TB Test on file

•  CPR and First Aid Certified (we will provide)

•  Must be able to effectively carry out all above mentioned job responsibilities.

•  Work in a professional manner with On-Site Director, other caregivers, administrators.

•  Be punctual and in attendance daily.

Physical Conditions:

•  Ability to stand and walk throughout the work day in order to supervise children while doing daily activities that include participating in gym and playground activities.

• Must have the physical stamina to care for energetic children

• Required to bend, sit on the floor, run and engage in other physical activities

Working Conditions:

• $13.73/hour

•  Must be able to work morning and after school care.

•  We offer 9 month and 12-month positions. (12-month positions work through the summer for Camp O'Fun.)

•  M-F 7:00a - 8:30a (9:05 AM on late-start Mondays)

• M-F 3:30p - 6:30p

Application Procedure:

Complete the on-line application and attach the required documents. Direct inquiries to Crystal Fletcher,Director of School Aged Childcare; FletchC@gpschools.org

**Candidates hired for this position will be employed through www.EduStaff.org, the educational staffing partner of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools, and will be required to complete a separate Edustaffapplication once an employment offer is received.

Selection Procedure:

The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide mandatedfingerprint clearance.