Child Care Worker

Responsibilities

• Coordinate age-appropriate activities for developmental growth
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly classroom environment
• Collect and display suitable materials for educational displays
• Guide children in playing and working harmoniously with others
• Monitor children to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Promote responsible citizenship through role modeling
• Assist in marketing the Academy within the community
• Participate in the development of policies and regulations affecting instruction
• Ensure the safe use of instructional facilities and equipment

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age with a work permit
• Compliance with all DLARA’s BCHS requirements
• Physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, reach, and kneel
• Professional communication skills with students, staff, and guardians
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of and skills working with At-Risk students
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

About the Company

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is part of the Choice Schools Community. WMAES utilizes a 62-acre outdoor classroom, including gardens, nature trails, forests, wetlands, and prairies, to provide an experiential environmental learning model.