Position Type: Community Education/Child Care AssistantDate Posted: 7/23/2024Location: Community Education
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 adults that have a passion for working with children in Preschool through Grade 5 in our school aged care program. Shifts during the school year program include both the before school and after school program Monday through Friday. The before school program shift openings are as follows: 5:45-8AM, 6-8AM, 6:30-8AM, 7-8 AM. The after school program shift openings are as follows: 2-4:30 PM, 2-5 PM, 2-5:30 PM and 2-6 PM. We are also open during early release days, non school days and during the summer where the shifts are longer. The Magic Adventures program is flexible with candidate schedules and availability and we are willing to work with your individual scheduling needs. The Magic Adventures Education Support Specialist supports the planning and implementation of the child care program and its daily activities. Magic Adventures Education Support Specialists will participate and supervise daily activities for students and program areas in accordance with program guidelines, operations, and daily plans. Education Support Specialists are independently responsible for up to 10 - 15 students. Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current First Aid & CPR certification or must be obtained with the first 90 days of employment (class provided free of charge 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 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 This position is subject to the Education Support Specialist contract.Attachment(s):
- School Age Child Care Assistant Job Desc Final 4-2018.pdf