EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PART-TIME CO-OP ASSISTANTS

Job description

Lakeview Public Schools

27575 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48081

Ext. 2503

Notice Of Vacancy

The following part-time co-op positions are available starting in the school year:

Wheat Educational Campus Early Childhood Program Part-Time Co-Op Assistants

(Hours for a typical week range from 10-25 hours per week based on applicant availability, enrollment, and child-to-teacher ratio requirements. Schedules vary from week to week.)

These positions are non-affiliated positions and not part of any union group.

Employee Discounts Available For Both Tuition Preschool And

Latchkey For School Year*

Certification Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum – 16 years and older

Preference given to high school students participating in the Teacher Cadet program

Preference given to college students carrying at least 9 credits per semester in a child related field or teacher prep program

Previous experience working with early childhood age children (preferred)

Understanding of basic office equipment

Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check

Required Skills

Ability to walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds

Ability to work collaboratively with others

Effectively take direction from lead teachers/caregivers

Be receptive to performance feedback and self-reflective

Be flexible both in scheduling and age group they are assigned to

Professional and effective communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsible and mature

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic and passionate about working with young children

Desire to learn more about working with young children

Desire to learn workplace expectations and appropriate professional conduct

Responsibilities/Job Description

Read to students in large and small group settings

Assist lead teacher/caregiver in taking student attendance

Assist lead teacher/caregiver with students with their clothing and hygiene

Assist lead teacher/caregiver with mealtimes and cleanup routines

Assist lead teacher/caregiver with arrival and dismissal

Assist the lead teacher/caregiver with diapering and toilet routines

Alert the lead teacher/caregiver to any problem or special information about an individual student

Maintain the same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, as is expected of fully licensed teachers, lead teachers/caregivers

Participate in required licensing training, as assigned

Guide children in working and playing appropriately with other children

Work effectively with students individually, in small or large groups

Work with lead teacher/caregiver to complete any necessary tasks

Communicate appropriately with others as needed to share important child information

Work with lead teachers/caregivers to utilize all district and licensing required processes

Understand and follow all licensing requirements

Ability to be flexible in hours as required by state ratios

Other duties as assigned

Compensation

Hourly wage of $16.71/hr

Discounts for Lakeview Employees who work a minimum of 15 hours per week

Deadline For Application: 3:00 PM – Friday, September 18, 2026 (or until filled)

Accepting Online Applications Only

Please submit your online application at and include a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, teaching certificate, and references.

Tracy L. Van Peeren, Deputy Superintendent

Lakeview Public Schools

Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Education Opportunity

It is the policy of the Board that no student in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender marital status, sexual orientation, disability, height, weight, and/or other legally protected characteristic, be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in its programs and/or activities. Any person believing they have been discriminated against may bring a complaint to the local civil rights coordinator: Deputy Superintendent, 28301 Little Ave, Building A, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, x2503.

Who can apply

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