Childcare Aide
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center
Saginaw, Michigan
Position Summary
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Childcare Aide to support children from birth through age 12. The Childcare Aide assists classroom teachers with supervision, daily routines, learning activities, meals, classroom organization, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
Primary Responsibilities
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Supervise and actively engage with children during classroom activities, meals, rest periods, outdoor play, and transitions.
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Assist teachers with age-appropriate learning activities, creative play, and social-emotional development.
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Help children with feeding, toileting, diapering, handwashing, dressing, and other daily needs.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
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Sanitize toys, tables, learning materials, and frequently used surfaces.
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Follow all center policies, licensing requirements, health and safety procedures, and confidentiality standards.
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Observe children and promptly report concerns, injuries, illnesses, or unusual behavior to the lead teacher or director.
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Support positive behavior using patience, encouragement, redirection, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
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Assist with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup as assigned.
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Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
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Participate in required staff meetings, training, and professional development.
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Provide support in different classrooms as needed.
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Perform other duties related to the care and safety of children.
Minimum Qualifications
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Experience working with children is preferred.
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Must be dependable, patient, attentive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
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Must successfully complete all required background checks and health clearances.
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Must obtain or maintain required CPR, First Aid, and childcare training.
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Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
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Reliable transportation and consistent attendance are required.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
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Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and move quickly when necessary.
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Ability to safely supervise children indoors and outdoors.
Schedule
Flexible scheduling may be available during operating hours, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where employees and families are treated with dignity and respect.
