Before​/After School Child Care Aide

Position Title

Before/After School Child Care Aide

Harvey Education Center/ Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Director of Community Education

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Every Student. Every Day.

Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

The Before/After School Child Care Aide helps with the daily supervision and safety of school-age children outside of regular school hours. This role helps with leading age-appropriate activities and provides positive guidance. They will work collaboratively with program staff to support children's social, emotional and physical development while maintaining program policies and safety standards.

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Positive attitude and rapport with students and staff
• Must be dependable, neat and organized
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative with activities

• Current First Aid Certification
• Current CPR Certification

• Perform duties assigned by director
• Assist in promoting and supervising the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality for all school-related information
• Interact with children and parents in a positive, caring and concerned manner
• Able to independently handle the responsibilities of a group of children - up to 18 students, without assistance, while maintaining a safe environment during group activities
• Willingness and physically capable to walk distances and participate in playground activities
• Must follow all childcare license rules and regulations

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
• The position requires occasional lifting of students, supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools.

Shifts will vary in the following schedule range:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,Friday 6:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 6:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.

$15.45 per hour

Paid Time Off

$500 per trimester with 90% attendance

All candidates are required to complete the Style Profile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the Style Profile™ assessment will be assigned and sent to your email. The Style Profile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.