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Generations Childcare Assistant Teacher - Full Time

Thornapple Manor·Hastings, Michigan

$17 - $18/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The assistant teacher is responsible for supervising children, facilitating classroom activities, and assisting with daily routines such as meals and pick-up/drop-off. They also maintain a clean, safe environment and communicate effectively with families regarding children's progress.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Thornapple
  • Manor -
  • Hastings,
  • MI 49058Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level:
  • High
  • SchoolSalary
  • Range: $16.74 - $18.28
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift:
  • AnyJob
  • Category:
  • EducationSchedule:
  • Monday to
  • Friday, scheduled hours between 5:45am to 6:15pm
  • Benefits: Generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance Accrue paid sick time and paid time off MERS Defined Benefit Pension Program MERS 457
  • Supplemental
  • Program
  • Longevity
  • Bonuses
  • JOB
  • Description
  • JOB
  • TITLE:
  • Generations
  • Childcare
  • Assistant
  • Teacher
  • Reports to:
  • Generations
  • Childcare
  • Supervisor
  • JOB
  • SUMMARY: The function of childcare staff is to supervise children within Generations Childcare and assist with activities, meal times, pick-up/drop-off, and other routine childcare needs.
  • JOB
  • FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
  • MAJOR
  • DUTIES
  • AND
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities. Is moving about and/or playing directly with the children. Is dressed appropriately for all indoor and outdoor activities. May help design daily lesson/activity plans and help to implement the daily lessons. Assist other staff with activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy. Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests. Relaying needed information to parents. Assists with serving meals. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with all families. Reports any suspect abuse to the Site Supervisor. ​​​​​​​SKILLS,
  • Experience,
  • AND
  • Education
  • REQUIRED: Be at least 18 years of age. At least one year of experience in childcare or a related field (such as babysitting). CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date. Typical requirements before working directly with the children include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for staff, Mandated Reporter training; Shaken Baby Syndrome; Sudden infant death syndrome; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; complete a Tuberculosis test and a physical and provide documentation of all. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards, pass the criminal history background and fingerprinting process and completion of Thornapple Manor program specific certifications or training. Ability to assist, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  • WORK
  • Environment,
  • Physical
  • DEMANDS
  • AND
  • EXPECTATIONS: Ability to work alongside the Site Supervisor, Lead Teachers and other Childcare Staff. Excellent verbal and written communication. Be comfortable with computers and learning new software. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.
  • Such as: be able to kneel, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with at least one year of experience in childcare or a related field. Applicants are required to obtain various certifications including CPR, First Aid, and AED within 30 days of hire and must pass a criminal background check.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • CPR
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Childcare
  • AED
  • Record keeping
  • First aid
  • Computer literacy
  • Lesson planning
  • Safety maintenance
  • Physical mobility
  • Child abuse prevention
  • Mandated reporting
  • Classroom supervision

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Longevity bonuses
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • MERS defined benefit pension program
  • MERS 457 supplemental program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $18/hr
Location
Hastings, Michigan
Posted
Apr 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Thornapple Manor

At Thornapple Manor, we provide skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation. We believe that each moment in one’s life is special, that each person is unique and requires the individual care they desire. From breakfast-on-demand to late evening movies, spa treatments to...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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