ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute

Elementary Sites

ACES is a child care program for elementary age students in various schools throughout the district. 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, 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

Qualifications Required:

• 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

Hours:
Substitute hours are on an on-call basis for before school, after school, on scheduled non-school days, and during the summer.

Rate of Pay:
$13.00- $14.25/hr

For further information on the position contact Samantha Schirmers, 507-387-5501.