Infant Room Assistant Teacher

Lakeshore Little People's Place, a multi-site Christian licensed child care center, is hiring an Infant Room Assistant Teacher/Caregiver for our Hamilton Site location (in Hamilton, off of M-40). LLPP has been providing high-quality early care and education for 28 years in the Holland/Hamilton area and we seek to find people who:

• have a love for children and the Lord
• desire to be part of something impactful in the community
• want to make meaningful connections with co-workers
• are dedicated to working with children and families
• understand the ministry of faith-based education and the importance of early learning experiences

Our Infant Assistant position is one that requires a balance between being able to safely supervise and help manage a classroom and being able to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE little ones!

The ideal applicant will:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have strong references
• Complete a comprehensive background check including fingerprinting (employer paid)
• Provide employer with a negative TB test
• Promote a Christian, nurturing environment
• Be dedicated to a high quality, nurturing, educational environment
• Build positive relationships with other LLPP employees, children and parents
• Assist with the daily functions of the classroom, including caring for and supervising the children and planning, documenting and implementing daily schedules and lesson plans for infants ages 6 weeks to 9 months of age
• Have availability until 6pm Monday-Friday.

This position is offered as either full-time or part-time employment. Candidate must be available until 6pm M-F, but the number of hours each day has flexibility. We're looking for someone to join our team who is enthusiastic about working with young children and enjoys collaboration with co-workers. Previous experience in a licensed childcare is preferred, but not required. Training, side-by-side coaching when needed, orientation and onboarding, and classroom connections are provided to ensure you feel equipped, professional, and excited about the work ahead with Lakeshore Little People's Place.

Benefits and Pay: Pay is dependent on your education level and years of experience in a child care center. Full-time positions are offered with health/dental/vision insurance (because your physical health is important), paid time off (because your mental health is important), an employee discount for childcare (because all families are important), and financial support if you choose to or need to develop your early childhood knowledge (because your education is important). Part-time positions do not offer benefits listed above, however LLPP does offer part-time staff an employee discount for childcare (because all families are important) during working hours and financial support is available if you choose to or need to develop your early childhood knowledge (because your education is important).

Please visit our website at llpp.org to learn more about our programs, curriculum, history, and values.

Please connect with us today if embarking on this new adventure is one you feel called to do!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hamilton, MI 49419 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16