After School Childcare Provider

After School Childcare Provider

West Ottawa Public Schools – Riley Farms Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI

Position #: 3905 – Posting Dates:
December 10, 2025 – Until Filled

• Hours:
  
  10 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• Class:
  School-Year/Part-Time
• Reports To:
  
  State & Federal Coordinator
• Beginning: 01/05/2026

• Background Check:
  Must pass a criminal background check through the Michigan State Police and the FBI (Registration in the CCBC System)
• CPR and First Aid Certification:
  Current certification required
• Annual Training:
  Ongoing professional development required, including training on child abuse and neglect, child development, safety, and emergency procedures

• Provide Supervision:
  Safeguard the safety and well‑being of children during the after‑care period (3:45‑6:00 PM)
• Engage in
  
  Activities:
  
  Lead age‑appropriate activities such as games, crafts, and reading
• Morning Routines:
  Assist children with settling in and following a routine
• Promote Positive Behavior:
  Foster a respectful, inclusive environment and manage behavior, contacting parents with concerns
• Communication with Parents:
  Greet parents at drop‑off/pick‑up and provide brief updates as needed
• Collaborate with School Staff:
  Coordinate with school personnel to ensure a smooth transition
• Maintain Cleanliness:
  Keep the space clean, organized, and safe
• Follow Policies and Procedures:
  Adhere to all school policies, health regulations, and safety protocols

• Reaching:
  Extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Lifting:
  Raise objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally; substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles
• Grasping:
  Apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking:
  Express or exchange ideas by spoken work; accurate, loud or quick oral instructions required
• Hearing:
  Perceive sounds at normal speaking levels; able to receive detailed information orally
• Repetitive motions:
  Make substantial movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Environmental conditions:
  
  Worker is subject to environmental conditions
• Attendance:
  Worker should provide consistent and reliable attendance

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