Latchkey Aide

Portland Public Schools is seeking dependable, caring, and enthusiastic individuals to join our Latchkey team as Latchkey Aides. Latchkey Aides help provide a safe, positive, engaging, and welcoming environment for students participating in the District’s before- and after-school childcare program.

Interested candidates must possess the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age in accordance with Michigan childcare licensing requirements
• Ability to successfully complete all required Portland Public Schools background checks
• Ability to successfully complete all State of Michigan childcare licensing background check requirements
• Experience working with preschool and/or elementary-aged children preferred
• Ability to work effectively and positively with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must possess or be willing to complete all required training, including:
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Bloodborne Pathogens training
• Required annual childcare training hours
• Any additional training required by the State of Michigan or Portland Public Schools

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and support students participating in the before- and/or after-school Latchkey program
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, organized, and engaging environment for students
• Assist with age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, and other programming
• Apply program expectations and rules in a consistent, fair, and positive manner
• Serve as a positive role model for students
• Support the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, and District staff
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding students and families
• Assist with basic first aid and student health needs in accordance with District procedures and required training
• Follow all Portland Public Schools policies and applicable State of Michigan childcare licensing requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Position:
Latchkey Aide

Reports To:

Early Childhood Director

Schedule:

Before school, approximately 6:30–8:45 a.m., and/or after school, approximately 3:30–6:00 p.m.
Compensation:
In accordance with the Latchkey pay scale
Posting Date:
September 23, 2026
Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Questions regarding the position may also be directed to Christy Vostrizansky at cvostrizansky.