Latchkey Coordinator Job at Catholic Diocese of Lansing
Catholic Diocese of Lansing Jackson, MI 49201
$10 an hour
The Child Development Center at St. Mary Star of The Sea Parish in Jackson is now accepting applications for a Latchkey Coordinator.
Basic Function
Conducts age appropriate child activities; assists in preparing materials; adheres to policies of the child development center. Starting Wage: $10 / hour
Conducts age appropriate child activities; assists in preparing materials; adheres to policies of the child development center. Starting Wage: $10 / hour
Representative Duties
- Supervises children in all activities
- Assists in preparing materials used in activities
- Leads indoor and outdoor activities
- Performs play area supervision and guides students into safe play
- activities
- Maintains discipline in a firm, loving, consistent and positive manner
- Follows up on behavior shaping and reinforcement strategies as directed
- Performs routine first aid and seek assistance for non-routine illness
- and injuries
- Attend meetings and participate in training workshops, conferences,
- courses and a variety of professional growth activities as required
- Performs housekeeping tasks in maintaining a neat, clean, orderly and
- safe classroom atmosphere
- Acknowledge each family (enrolled or touring) entering classroom with a
- smile and a brief greeting
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Assist children with homework as needed
- Maintain a Christ centered environment
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of
- children
- Child psychology, child development and the ability to apply theoretical
- concepts
- Appropriate physical and social environments for children
- Nutritional needs for children
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
- English usage, spelling, grammar and mathematical concepts
- Routing, filing and record keeping procedures for the classroom
- Oral and written communication skills
Ability to:
- Communicate satisfactorily in oral and written form; serve as an
- appropriate English language model
- Demonstrate a patient, receptive, and empathetic attitude toward children
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children
- and adults
- Maintain a clean, safe, attractive and positive learning environment
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Incorporate Catholic morals and beliefs, faith prayers and all
- appropriate traditions
- Demonstrate cross cultural sensitivity and respect
- Observe health and safety regulations
Education and Experience
- Must be 18 or older. A high school diploma is preferred but not required.
- Continuing education hours (16) must be completed annually.
Other Requirements
- Comprehensive background check (prior to hire) Valid Infant/Child/Adult CPR certification (within 60 days of hire) Health and Safety Training (prior to hire) TB test (prior to hire)
- Work Environment: Classroom and playground
Physical Demands
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- Seeing to read a variety of materials and observe children
- Standing or walking for extended periods of time
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children
- Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally to reach supplies
- Exposure to communicable diseases
Interested candidates are asked to please submit the online application and attach a cover letter and resume.
If you have questions, please contact Linda Fitzgerald, Child Development Center Director, at stmarychilddevelopment@gmail.com
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