Summary

Community Education | Child Care Assistant | Community Education

Description

Centrally located less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to six brick-and-mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.

Job Summary:
Magic Adventures School Age Childcare Program is looking for responsible high school students that have a passion for working with children Pre-K – Grade 5 in our school aged care program. This position is specifically looking for high school Aide’s during school year 24-25. Magic Adventures is open before and after school for elementary aged students. Shifts for high school Aides are 2-5PM, 2-5:30PM & 2-6PM. Magic Adventures is also open during early release days, non school days and during the summer (where shifts will be longer than normal school days). The School Age Child Care Aide supports the planning and implementation of the child care program and its daily activities. Aides will participate and supervise daily activities with children and program areas in accordance with program guidelines, operations, and daily plans. Aides will be independently responsible for up to 10 – 15 students.

Education and Experience:

  • Currently enrolled in High School
  • Must have current First Aid & CPR certification or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment (class provided by Magic Adventures upon hire)
  • Previous school age child care experience preferred

Essential Skills Required:

  • Supervise children in assigned areas with daily activities, as delegated. 
  • Manage students’ behaviors and help to enforce program rules, regulations and safety procedures of the school age childcare program
  • Participate in the cleaning, organizing and set up of games, materials and supplies as needed
  • Record-keeping, including attendance, discipline reports, health and safety reports and other reports as required
  • Positively communicate and interact with parents to include the child’s arrival and departure. 
  • Knowledge and application of technology
  • Maintain confidentiality of information about students
  • Experience working with diverse students and families

Apply online at Monticello Schools Employment Opportunities