Summer Temporary Child Care Assistant-Minneapolis Kids

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Job Title: Summer Temporary Child Care Assistant-Minneapolis Kids and Requisition ID number: 102712

Site: Locations may vary on a routine basis.

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Full/Part Time: Varies

Union: N/A

Functional Area: Paraprofessional

This position is a candidate pool and not a specific position at a school or department. This position may require an initial screening interview before being placed into the Candidate Pool. There may not be an available position(s) at the time of application but positions can become available at any time. The candidate pool is used to refer qualified applicants to the site/department with the open position. Human Resources will process your application, and once approved, your name will be sent to the Site(s) and or Department(s) with available positions.

 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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Minneapolis Kids has summer temporary opportunities for Child Care Assistants! 

 

Provide high-quality school-age childcare for families by offering a fun, safe, nurturing, educational, and recreational experience in encouraging children to pursue interests and develop friendships, independence, and confidence.

 

*Pay $19.88/hour*

 

Shift Times will primarily be eight hours per day (example 9:30am-5:30pm), with some variability.

 

This position qualifies for the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program! The Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program is a state program that provides compensation support to eligible child care centers specifically to recruit and retain child care employees who regularly care for children. This means additional pay for you for contact time with students in the Minneapolis Kids program! Funds for this program are distributed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and are distributed quarterly. 

 

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, assists MPS program staff and school personnel with educational programs, planned activities, supervising children, maintaining classroom and play environments, sanitary and safety checks and procedures, parent communication and program records.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Assist teachers and the Site Coordinator to offer a safe, nurturing, educational and recreational experience where children are encouraged to pursue interests, develop friendships, independence, and confidence.

* Assist students in learning and recreational programs; reinforce positive behavior, provide individual assistance, encourage socialization and good communications.

* Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, and enforce District policies and rules of conduct.

* Assist teachers in delivering classroom and recreational services; assist with attendance, work assignments, clerical duties, behavior management, and classroom preparation and setup.

* Maintain inventory of meals and snacks, classroom supplies and recreational materials; clean and rearrange rooms between classes and special programs..

* Provide customer service to parents and guardians, answer questions, and explain school rules.

Knowledge of

* Classroom policies and procedures.

* Methods and techniques to assist students with educational and recreational programs.

* Safety rules and regulations.