Caregiver

Position: Caregiver

Position Type: Student Support Services

Date Posted: 7/3/2023

Location: Cardinal’s Nest

Hours

Monday-Friday

Hours may vary. See potential shift options below.

6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

6:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

12:45 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Effective Date: Until filled

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; training or experience in child development or early childhood education preferred.
• Work positively and effectively with both adults and children.
• Take initiative in understanding and working with a variety of children with varied interests, abilities, and ages.
• Knowledge of child development and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
• All necessary forms must be in your office file before you begin (TB test results, criminal background check, DHS clearance, LARA eligibility, Consent & Disclosure Form, Screening Statement, Handbook Acknowledgement, all required training by licensing.)
  
  

Job Duties:

• Reliable attendance and punctuality is a must.
• Take children outside daily throughout all seasons.
• Create and maintain a structured routine with a posted schedule.
• Ability to follow the guidelines listed in the staff handbook and State of Michigan licensing rules for childcare centers.
• Actively interact with children, staff members, and parents in a positive manner, with dignity and respect at all times.
• Maintain order through positive group management techniques and strategies.
• Prepare snacks.
• Maintain a clean, organized area. Care for materials and equipment properly.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Stay updated on Cardinal’s Nest communications via office mailbox, email, and weekly SMORE newsletter.
• Complete all professional development requirements according to deadlines.
• Plan and implement child led interest activities.
• Perform any duties as asked by the supervisor.
  
  

Additional Information:

• This position follows the Davison Community Schools calendar.
• There may be opportunities to work for the Preschool Summer Camp Program.
• Staff discounts for own children attending a preschool or latchkey program.
  
  

Salary: $11.87 - 12.92 per hour; commensurate with experience

Direct Supervisor: Assistant Preschool/Latchkey Director and Cardinal’s Nest Preschool Program Director

Application Procedure: Apply online at GECS https://www.gecs-inc.org/davison.html

The district reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and 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. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 -- (810-591-0808).