Let’s Build Brighter Futures Together!
Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a difference every day? Join the Oakland Family Services Children’s Learning Center as a Child Care Assistant and become part of a supportive, team-based environment to help children learn, grow, and thrive.
Schedule
20 hours per week at our Pontiac office. Two possible schedule options:
- 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
About the Opportunity
The Child Care Assistant supports the daily operations of the Children’s Learning Center and classrooms. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will help provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate, engaging activities using the High Scope approach to learning with children.
- Provide classroom coverage in the absence of Lead and/or Assistant Teacher.
- Assist in maintaining accurate child records.
- Maintain and adhere to standards of State licensure including knowledge of all licensing rules and timely reporting of potential violations to both internal and external authorities.
- Participate in daily and weekly team planning meetings to support the creation of lesson plans, discuss classroom support needs and coordinate task responsibilities with the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher.
- Implement coaching, mentoring, feedback and professional development suggestions and strategies provided by the classroom lead teacher.
- Assist in implementing children’s behavioral support plans as needed.
- Collaborate with classroom partners, supervisor and administrative team members on curriculum, student, and center needs.
- Provide support in the maintenance of a clean, healthy, and esthetically pleasing learning environment for children.
- Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child.
- Participate in professional development opportunities, meetings, and other program and agency activities as required by licensing, accreditation, and other funding requirements.
- Support in the completion of classroom and center cleaning protocols.
- Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.
What you’ll get:
At OFS, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Grow your career: Receive hands-on support and guidance toward obtaining your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
- Enjoy a consistent schedule: Work 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Be part of a supportive team: Work alongside caring, collaborative professionals within the Children's Learning Center and across Oakland Family Services.
- See the difference you make: Experience those rewarding breakthrough moments when a child learns a new skill, gains confidence, or reaches a milestone—and know you helped make it happen.
Oakland Family Services is a nonprofit organization that has served children and families for more than 100 years. We are proud to be a Top Workplace for over 10 years, based on feedback from our own staff.
Does this Describe YOU?
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred.
- Experience working with children 12 months through 12 years old or demonstrated knowledge of child development.
- Experience utilizing or willingness to learn and implement the High Scope approach.
- Communication skills that focus on positive and professional communication with parents and children.
- Abilities and skills in the team approach to problem solving and task completion.
Apply today and prepare to help build brighter futures with us!
