Aces Child Care Assistant Substitute

Position Type:
Community Education/ACES School Age Childcare Staff
Date Posted:
8/9/2023
Location:
Elementary School Sites
Closing Date:
Until filled
District:
Mankato Area Public Schools
ACES Child Care Assistants Substitutes
All Elementary Sites
ACES is a Child Care program for elementary age students in various schools throughout the district.
Job Summary:
Child Care Assistant Substitutes are on an on-call basis based on program needs. 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, nonverbal, 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 training
• 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

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
Other Information: Job Description
For further information on the position contact Samantha Schirmers at 507-387-5501.