Closer
Lil' People's Place
·Jul 22, 2026
- Salary
- $14 – $16/hr
- Location
- Clarkston, Michigan
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Job Details:
- Position: Afternoon Childcare Teachers "Ideal for High School & College Students".
- Job Title: Closers.
- Reports To: Lead Teacher and Lil’ People’s Place Administration.
- Afternoon shifts ~2:30-7 pm (Monday-Friday), Great opportunity for high school and college students!
General Responsibility:
- To assist with the takeover of the overall operation of the classroom when the full-time staff leaves for the day.
- This includes but is not limited to nurturing, guiding, and directing behaviors, and communicating with parents.
- This also includes physically closing down the room and building.
- Assist the lead teacher with maintaining an environment that meets licensing regulations; ratios, safety, sanitation, outdoor safety, diapering, potty training, primary caregiver requirements, discipline, and evacuation.
General Administration:
- To participate in recommended training programs, courses, and other aspects of professional growth (16 hours required).
- To alert the Lead Teacher / Administration of any concerns that may arise.
- To abide by confidentiality rules concerning staff wages, status, raises, or disciplinary actions.
- To carry out emergency procedures and drills.
- To work cooperatively with other staff members and parents.
- To assume an equal share of daily housekeeping duties.
- To be certified in CPR and First Aid.
- To think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.
- To function under intense time pressure.
- Being open to working in different rooms, when asked by Administration.
- Adapt to change and remain flexible.
- Work as a member of the Lil’ People’s Place team to ensure continuity of curriculum and a high standard of quality of care in all classrooms in the center.
- At all times uphold the mission statement of Lil’ People’s Place.
Personal Characteristics:
- Must possess a positive attitude.
- Must be reliable and trustworthy.
- Must have a warm, supportive attitude towards children.
- Must be physically and mentally capable of working with young children.
- Must be able to pass background checks.
- Must be willing to accept supervision and constructive criticism.
- Must be approachable to co-workers and parents.
- Must be a team player.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
- To implement and adhere to all written policies and philosophies of Lil’ People’s Place.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Assist in other classrooms when needed.
- Treat all staff members professionally and fairly.
- To assist in planning, executing, and participating in age-appropriate activities for the social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and nutritional development of children.
- Know, understand, and implement the Lil’ People’s Place curriculum.
- To oversee the general welfare, health, and safety of all the children in the classroom.
- To treat all children of all races, religions, family backgrounds, and cultures impartially and with respect and consideration.
- Provide children of both sexes the equal opportunities to take part in all activities.
- Help children deal with anger, sadness, and frustration by comforting them, identifying feelings, and helping children use words to solve their problems.
- Mirror the behavior you expect, using manners and positive language.
- Maintain primary caregiver role (Infant and Toddler classrooms)
- Primary caregiver role includes but is not limited to:
- Checking diapers every hour and changing diapers as needed.
- Holding, rocking, picking up, carrying, and playing with children at their level, which may include sitting/movement on the floor.
- Primary caregiver role includes but is not limited to:
- To greet parents friendly and professional.
- Complete required daily and weekly forms, including attendance forms.
- Head count sheets must be completed accurately on a daily basis.
- Prepare neat and accurate forms for parents, distributing timely.
- Provide (Infant and toddler) parents with daily forms.
- Record liquid intake, food consumption, and diaper changes/potty times accurately.
- Use positive approaches to help children behave constructively.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning private/personal information provided to you about a family/child.
- To be available for parents' concerns, questions, and comments.
- To form a team/work together with parents, lead teacher, and assistant teachers to ensure the well-being of the child.
Keywords: daycare, preschool, childcare. school. infant, toddler, kids, children, early childhood education, closer, latchkey, before school, after school.
Skills
CPRHousekeeping