School Aged Child Care Assistant SACC Assistant

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass a criminal history and childcare background check
• Current CPR and first aid certification (must be maintained annually)
• High school graduate or equivalent;childcare experience preferred
• Evidence of strong teamwork interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of accurate record-keeping
• Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff
• Discretion with confidential information
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children parents visitors and the school community
• Assist and supervise children during all activities; counsel children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques
• Communicate effectively with parents address concerns in a timely manner give positive feedback and provide regular updates to families
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for children being aware of child activities at all times
• Help to maintain a learning environment with developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 5-12
• Check children into the SACC program and ensure proper staff to child ratios are kept
• Ensure that the appearance and cleanliness of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Maintain confidentiality regarding families co-workers and self
• Observe record and report significant undesirable children behaviors to either the SACC Director parents/guardian or appropriate authorities
• Agreeable to adjust the daily schedule as needed when the child ratio changes
• Must be available for additional hours when the elementary schools have early dismissals or during mid-winter and spring breaks.
• Assume responsibility in an emergency or if Director is absent
• Present a positive and professional image at all times
• Adhere todistrictpolicies and state licensing guidelines
• Frequent lifting carrying or holding children up to 60 lbs
• Repetitively bend stretch and stoop
• Work with children on the floor
• Fully maintain sight and sound child supervision
• Perform light cleaning duties
• Other duties as assigned

Applicants must apply online at Please scan and upload your cover letter resume transcripts credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted. Posting expires when job is filled.

NONDISCRIMINATION:It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race colorreligion national origin or ancestry age sex marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against excluded from participation in denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at
11303 Greendale Sterling Heights MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.