Part-Time Child Care Assistant

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!