Child Development Assistant

- Position Type:
Livonia Early Childhood Center - Date Posted:
10/23/2026 - Location:
Livonia Early Childhood Center - Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year - Must be 18 years of age or older
- Has completed childcare classes or is currently enrolled
- Has earned a high school diploma or equivalence
- Demonstrates warmth, concern, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in young children
- Exhibits interest and support in educational programs
- Can establish positive rapport with children and interact in a mature and appropriate manner with adults
- Is able to develop the understanding of individual needs of students and gauges expectations appropriately
- Exhibits flexibility and patience when dealing with children and adults
- Is able to accept direction and performance evaluation
- Maintains confidentiality of information concerning students and program
- Demonstrates tact when discussing student related or staff related problems
Exhibits appropriate dress and appearance in keeping with the school environment
- Exhibits a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments
- Creates a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture
- Supports the plans and implementation of a variety of developmentally appropriate classroom activities in a safe and nurturing environment
- Takes direction from the instructor to assist with classroom activities
- Follows LPS Policies and Procedures and State of Michigan Licensing Rules for Programs
- Initiates and maintains positive relationships with program families and LPS personnel
- Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time within the workday to supervise children throughout daily activities, walk throughout the school, participate in Gym and Playground activities.
- Must have the physical stamina to care for energetic young children.
- Required to lift (up to 30 pounds), bend, sit on the floor, reach overhead, run and engage in other physical activities.
- Assist with toileting needs and toilet training plans
| Child Development Assistant | JobID: 2189 |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (CDA)
POSITION
Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Child Development Assistant (CDA) who will be able to assist the Instructor in the planning, supervision and direction of children during center hours.
Hours vary between 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, M-F. Multiple positions to start in the 2026-2027 school year.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K – post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIE REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
PROCEDURES:
Applicants should furnish a letter of intent, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and three current letters of recommendation.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The Child Development Assistant will work when the program is in operation. This is an hourly position. Rate of pay will be $15.00 per hour. This position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants must complete and submit an application through Applitrack, available on the Livonia Public Schools webpage.
It is the policy of the Board of Education that Livonia Public Schools School District will not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or transgender status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: handicap or disability - Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524.
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