Summer Camp Coordinator - Class 130; Four positions

Position Information

Position Type: Non-Certified Student Support Services/Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 2/21/2026

Location: Lamphere Early Childhood Center;
Lessenger Elementary

Position: Summer Camp Coordinator – Classification 130 (Four positions)

Work Schedule:

• June 7, 2026 – August 18, 2026
• Monday‑Friday 7:15 – 1:00 (SAC)
• Monday‑Friday 11:30 – 5:15 (SAC)
• Monday‑Friday 8:00 – 4:30 (Preschool)
• Monday‑Friday 7:30 – 4:00 (Toddler)

Salary: At the appropriate step on the paraprofessional coordinator pay scale

Reports to: Learning Ladder Director and/or Principal

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required or
• Minimum of Preschool/Toddler CDA, required
• Have completed or working toward completion of 18 semester hours in early childhood education or child development, required
• Must submit to or have passed required background checks including completion of Michigan Childcare License programs
• Must complete or have completed and passed a fitness for duty physical and Tuberculosis test
• Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for working with children; kind, caring, patient, empathetic, creative and flexible
• Current child/adult CPR certification and current certification in Standard First Aid
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Willingness to participate in our staff development program
• Have reliable transportation
• Reliable and punctual with excellent work‑related attendance record
• Able to withstand the strain of the position
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director may find appropriate and acceptable

• Develop and implement lesson plans, activities and play that stimulate child development, including small and large group activities
• Appropriately supervise children while maintaining a safe and harmonious environment
• Supervise and make observations of children to determine developmental level and, under the supervision of the Director and/or Principal, conduct standardized screening of children
• Provide leadership and support to the team of Learning Ladder paraprofessionals
• Conduct oneself as a positive role model to children and care giving staff
• Participate in Lamphere Learning Ladder staff meetings and staff development training programs
• Plan and assist in preparing classroom displays and bulletin boards, room arrangement and the learning environment, consistent with the Lamphere Learning Ladder curriculum
• Place orders and maintain records of expenses
• Assist with meals, cleanup, wash up and hygiene routines
• Such alternatives to the above as the Learning Ladder Director and/or principal may find appropriate and acceptable
• Treat each child with dignity and respect while helping each child be successful
• Responsible for student record keeping including quarterly child assessments and daily communication sheets
• Establish positive relationships with parents including daily communication of student progress
• Works cooperatively with school and Learning Ladder staff projecting the values of learning ladder at all times
• Such alternatives to the above job duties as the Director may find appropriate and acceptable

Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.

It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Summer Camp Coordinator Class 130 Four positions
• Madison Heights, MI, United States