Child Care Assistant Lane 2 Part-time / Casual hours

Child Care Assistant Part-Time/Casual hours
(This position is similar to a childcare Assistant Teacher.) 

I. Reporting Relationship:

The Adventures Plus Lane 2 Child Care Assistant reports to and takes direction from the Site Leaders and Site Coordinator.

II. Basic Function of the Position:

Similar to a Child Care Assistant Teacher, A Lane 2 Child Care Assistant supports all children while prioritizing children with special needs with varying disabilities or diagnoses, according to the child’s inclusion plan.  Supervise and interact with all school-age children and assist in planning appropriate activities.  Perform a group leadership role as requested.  Perform other duties as assigned.

III. Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Implement site standard accommodations for all students.

• Implement a child’s health plan and/or safety plan which may include use of communication device, use of visuals, adaptive equipment, toileting, feeding and self care procedures (Example..Diabetes management, catheter cares, feeding tubes and transitioning a student to and from a wheelchair).

• Implement a child’s behavior modification plan with students who may display behaviors such as inappropriate verbal and/or physical behaviors.

• Proactive support of students, teaching skills, assisting in social interactions, monitoring emotions, providing breaks as needed.

• Assuming a leadership role in managing situations involving an escalated child.

• Adapting activities, as needed, to allow active participation by the child/ren.

• Follow Adventures Plus and Anoka Hennepin School District policies and procedures.

• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and required professional development.

• Maintain professional boundaries, a positive attitude and be a positive role model at all times.

• Contribute to a collaborative and cooperative teamwork environment.

• Demonstrate great customer service. Provide an environment that welcomes children of all abilities and of all diverse backgrounds and their families.  Greet children and families daily.

IV. Staff Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

V. Education and/or Experience:

Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children. High school diploma/equivalent PLUS 120 hours of training in a child-related area OR 12 college credits in a child-related area OR proof of passing the ParaPro/Paraeducator exam.  PLUS 6 months consistent experience working with children OR 1,040 hours of paid experience working with children.

VI. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

First-aid/CPR and CPI certified upon hire within 90 days – provided free of charge by Adventures Plus.

VII. Language Skills:

Appropriate oral and written communication skills to work positively with families and children.

Responsible for confidential information regarding children and families.

VIII. Mathematical Skills:

Basic math skills – counting and tracking students and maintaining ratios.

IX. Reasoning Ability:

Anticipate and react appropriately and recognize when to request assistance.

X. Other Skills and Abilities:

Basic technology knowledge to assist students and maintain designated records.

XI. Physical Factors include:

Frequent: standing, walking, lifting waist to chest; lifting below waist; carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivot, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation; feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation

Occasional: sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, and exposure to weather when supervising children during outdoor play time.

XII. Work Environment:

Adapt to the environment of the children. Busy, noisy, shared spaces such as the cafeteria and gym. Must be able to be indoors and outdoors.

Lane 2 Child Care Assistant hours will be paid at a rate of $18.36/hour; $19.11/hour with AA degree.