Please answer the following three (3) questions by emailing Christina Hitz at hitz@umich.edu

• What experience(s) do you have that makes you a good fit for this position? Describe the length of time and what you did, as well why that experience makes you a top candidate for this position.
• Please describe your availability on nights and weekends, including weekend evenings. Would you have any barriers to consistently being available on weekends and evenings at the 10-15 hour per week level?  
• Tell about a time you went above and beyond to take good care of a child. What was the situation?  What did you need to do? What action did you take to get it done? What was the result?

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSTION LOCATED IN PINE RIDGE AND/OR RAPID CITY,  SD

The Childcare Provider provides child care services for Tiwahe Tewichaglapi Family Acceptance Project happening on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City, SD. The Family Acceptance Project seeks to help families support and affirm their 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Learn more about the Family Acceptance Project that will be Native American adapted here:https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/.  
 

The people in this position will serve as a childcare provider on an as needed basis to children (ages 10 and under) who are not participating in the program. Childcare will be provided in the same facility where the program will be occurring (i.e., caregivers will be on site). Classes will occur during time convenient for families (weekends and evenings), so it is essential that the person in this position have regular availability during this time.

Other duties may be assigned as the program is implemented. We seek to hire several individuals on the Pine Ridge Reservation and several individuals and a lead in Rapid City, SD. 

Duties may include providing childcare on an as needed basis to children (ages 10 and under) who are not participating in the program. Childcare will be provided in the same facility where the program will be occurring (i.e., caregivers will be on site). Classes will occur during time convenient for families (weekends and evenings), so it is essential that the person in this position have regular availability during this time.

Other childcare related duties may be assigned as the program is implemented, for example help transporting families to the program location. 

• Must have previous experience working as a childcare provider in a daycare or babysitting
• Ability to consistently work on nights and weekends
• High School degree or GED
• Must be at least 18
• Must have a driver's license 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.