Summary

Support Staff | Child Care Aide | Dean Lakes Education Center

Description

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has an immediate full-time opening for a Child Care Educator for the Dean Lakes Education Center,  Shakopee, MN .  

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.
         
Description:
Candidates for the Child Care Educator will provide care to toddlers and preschoolers at Child Care Center in Shakopee, MN.
Duties Include lesson planning/facilitation, record-keeping, positive/professional communication, meal portioning & service, developmental assessment, and supervise for safety. 
Child Care Educator:  4 hours or 8 hours (split shift) a day for 185 Contract Days. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and/or 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Pay & Benefits: 
For the current school year, the starting pay rate is $19.35/hr, based on experience.
For the next school the starting pay rate is $20.00/hr., based on experience.
 
?You also have the opportunity to earn up to $4.80 more per hour when completing continuing education. Benefits are available beginning the first of the month following the date of hire.  
Benefits are available beginning the first of the month following the  date of hire.
 
Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).
 
Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field
  • 3-5 years of child care experience
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain classroom materials;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others;

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities  
 
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.