Dhs Program Assistant Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

POSITION:                          Extended Day Program Assistant
                                            Extended Day Program                                                
QUALIFICATIONS: 
 

1. High School graduate.
2. Previous experience working with school age children and/or university related course work.
3. Demonstrate aptitude and/or competence working with school age children. 

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 

1. Assist the supervisor in program implementation, which provides for physical activities, self-expression through arts, crafts and play, and socialization with peers.
2. Work cooperatively with site team, Program Coordinator, school building principal and building staff to share space cooperatively.
3. Assist in the maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
4. Develop effective communication with the parents of children enrolled in the program.
5. Assist in providing a safe, nurturing, child-oriented environment.
6. Assist Supervisor and Program Coordinator in ensuring site meets DHS licensing regulations.
7. Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator. 

 
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified.  Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
BEGINNING DATE:       August 24, 2026   
REPORTS TO:              Extended Day Program Coordinator
RATE OF PAY:              $16.04 - $18.21
                                       Pay based on education and experience.
HOURS:                         Monday Friday
                                       6:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. and/or
                                       3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the Internal Applicants section.  You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attached in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 

 
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the External Applicants section.  You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attached in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.  

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.   Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
T.B test upon employment at the expense of the applicant. 
Upon recommendation for employment, applicants must be fingerprinted under the Revised School Code (MCL 380.1230a) and under the Childcare Organizations Act (MCL 722.111). The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. The cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.   
A second set of fingerprints is also needed for LARA (childcare licensing).  The cost is approximately $61.00.  Free vouchers may be available from LARA.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:                 Open until filled.