ACES Child Care Assistant at Mankato Area Public Schools in Mankato, MN

Job description

ACES Child Care Assistants Elementary Sites Part-time positions are available for ACES Child Care Assistants at multiple elementary school during the school year. Part-time to full-time positions are available at select locations during the summer. Job Summary: ACES is a child care program for elementary age students in various schools throughout the district. 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 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 Hours: Before School: 6:15am - 8:00am (Bridges shift ends at 8:20am) After School: 2:15pm - 5/6:00pm (Bridges shift begins at 2:35pm) Scheduled Non-School Days & Summer: The program operates from 6:30 am-6:00 pm on scheduled non school days and during the summer at select locations. Shifts are subject to change based on attendance trends and student needs. Rate of Pay: $15.00- $16.25/hr For further information on the position contact Samantha Schirmers, 507-387-5501. Position type: ACES Childcare / ACES School Age Childcare Staff School / site: Elementary School Sites Closing date: 06/30/2027 Attachments: ACES CCA - FY26.docx