Waverly Student Center Child Care Lead Para Educator

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Position Announcement

Job Title:

Waverly Student Center Child Care Lead Para Educator

Location:

East Intermediate

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary Range/ Level:

$18.50 per hour

Work Hours

The times for the position are determined based upon the needs of the program. School year program will operate M-F 6:15 am 8:15 am and 2 6pm Additional hours on half days and no school days.

Date Posted:

July 22 2026

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Application Process: A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions: Child Care Student Center Lead Para Educator 2026

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

Mailed: Waverly Community Schools 515 Snow Rd. Lansing MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY The function of this job is providing appropriate care and supervision of children at all times. The times for the position are determined by needs of the JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

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to work in a cooperative and collegial manner with Student Center SupervisorAssistant Supervisor and Lead Caregiver at either of the child care sites. Location/Classroomassignment subject to change with minimal notice.

in or willingness to obtain training in nonviolent crisis intervention and CPR/ AEDfirst aid certification as needed.

and engage in continuous professional development as needed and appropriate

in activities with children at their developmental and physical levels.

and evaluate effective child development programs for children in their care.

student confidentiality.

positive high quality care and supervision of children at all times.

monitor and evaluate the safety of all children

parental rapport

safety and health of children

a consistent positive and caring environment

students to/from classes lunch and the bus

13 Supporting student with disabilities within the general childcare classroom

student in lunch/at recess

may require lifting up to and over 65 pounds helping students with toileting needs

duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Minimum of a High School Diploma GED or equivalent

Must be able to pass district and LARA fingerprint background checks

Able to complete 24 clock hours of documented early childhood/school age training inthe calendar year.

Completed non-violent crisis intervention CPI training or willingness to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with preschool/early childhood preferred.

Prior experience with student with disabilities and/or special needs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must have regular and reliable job attendance.

Have the ability to communicate with children families Licensee Designee LeadCaregiver and other program staff.

Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Able to work with a moderate to high degree of mental and physical demands due tostudents needs

Be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

Must have skills to manage behaviors (verbal & physical) presented by students

Good verbal/written communication skills

Willingness to seek additional training

Good verbal/written communication skills

Able to respect and maintain confidentiality of information and student privacy

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Good attendance and support towards organizational goals and efforts

Possess high level of flexibility and problem solving skills

Training in or willingness to obtain training in nonviolent crisis intervention andCPR/First Aid

Support the organizational goals and efforts.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ) or .