Lunch & Lullabies Crew

Student-Regular

The Crayon Box Children’s Learning Center is looking for dependable student employees to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year and work with our amazing 4-year-olds!

We are specifically looking for students who can consistently work Monday-Friday from 12:00-2:00 PM, helping our classroom through lunch and nap time. Additional hours may be available.

If you’re dependable, enjoy working with children, and want a meaningful on-campus job that fits around your class schedule, we’d love to meet you!

• Monday–Friday | 12:00–2:00 PM
• 10 consistent hours each week
• Additional hours possible

• Current Andrews University student.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
• Enjoy working with young children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to complete required employment paperwork, background check, fingerprinting, and required trainings before beginning work.

As a Student Pre-K Classroom Assistant, you will help create a safe, engaging, and Christ-centered classroom where 4-year-olds develop the skills and confidence they need for kindergarten and beyond. You'll work alongside an experienced teaching team to build meaningful relationships with children while supporting hands-on learning through play, exploration, creativity, and discovery.

• Build positive, caring relationships with children while serving as a positive Christian role model.
• Work as part of the Pre-K teaching team to provide a nurturing, engaging classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged.
• Lead small-group activities, read stories, facilitate learning centers, play games, create art, and engage children in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, language development, early literacy, problem-solving, and independence through play and everyday experiences.
• Model kindness, cooperation, respect, and positive conflict resolution while helping children develop strong social-emotional skills.
• Actively supervise children at all times to ensure their safety during classroom activities, outdoor play, campus walks, and special events.
• Support daily routines including arrival, meals, handwashing, restroom breaks, transitions, rest time, and dismissal.
• Prepare classroom materials, learning centers, and activity supplies, and help maintain an organized, welcoming learning environment.
• Help care for classroom materials by sanitizing toys, organizing books and supplies, and assisting with daily classroom upkeep.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and university staff.
• Follow all Michigan childcare licensing regulations, health and safety procedures, and center policies.
• Observe children's growth, interests, and accomplishments and share relevant information with the classroom team.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other classrooms when needed to support the center.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and center operations.
• Perform other duties that contribute to the successful operation of The Crayon Box Children's Learning Center.

This is more than a campus job. It's an opportunity to become a trusted role model during one of the most important years of a child's development. If you love reading stories, answering endless "why" questions, celebrating little victories, and helping children discover the world around them, you'll gain valuable experience while making a lasting difference in the lives of our Pre-K learners.

May serve as Staff in Charge when the Director is off-site,…