Aces Child Care Assistant

Position Type:
Community Education/ACES School Age Childcare Staff
Date Posted:
2/27/2023
Location:
Elementary School Sites
Closing Date:
Until filled
ACES Child Care Assistants
All Elementary Sites
ACES is a Child Care program for elementary age students in various schools throughout the district.
Job Summary:
Responsibilities include working under site leadership to lead a safe and engaging environment for children enrolled in the program. This position is responsible for independently implementing age-appropriate activities as planned by site leadership for a group of up to 15 children and/or jointly responsible for leading larger groups in cooperation with other staff members.
Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a group of students
• Provide appropriate behavior guidance and disciplinary action as needed
• Build a community and establish a welcoming, engaging, respectful, and cooperative environment
• Teach and model social skills, personal responsibility, problem solving, respect and other life skills
• Assist with set up and clean up as directed
• Maintain strong verbal, non verbal and written communication with program staff and stakeholders
• Work to maintain a safe, positive, environment for the continual well-being of each child
• Must participate with children in active indoor and outdoor recreational activities including swimming and walking
• Maintain a clean, attractive environment in all programming areas
• Attend all staff meetings and required trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must pass a background check through the Minnesota Department of Human Services
• Must have the ability to work as a team and independently

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information

• Current First Aid and CPR certification or must be obtained within first 90 days of employment

• Must be physically working in the building

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Child Care program

Other Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate positive and effective working relationships with children, staff, administration and the school community. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations. Communicate clearly and concisely in a professional manner. Show initiative as a self-starter. Responsible for confidential information regarding children and families.
Work Environment:
The ability to work in a busy and noisy environment with constant interruptions.
Organizational Relationship:
Child Care Assistants report to the Site Lead and Site Specialist.
Hours:
Part-time positions are available for ACES Child Care Assistants at every elementary school during the school year. Part-time to full-time positions are available at select locations during the summer.
Before School:
6:15am - 8:00am (Bridges shift ends at 8:20am)
After School:
2:15pm - 5/6:00pm (Bridges shift begins at 2:35pm)
Scheduled Non-School Days & Summer:
The program operates from 6:30 am-6:00 pm on scheduled non school days and during the summer at select locations.
Shifts are subject to change based on attendance trends and student needs.
Rate of Pay:
School year 2023-24
Starting pay will be $11.50/hour for 17 years of age and younger
Starting pay will be $13.00/hour for 18 years of age and older
For further information on the position contact Samantha Schirmers, 507-387-5501.