ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute – Elementary School Sites
Posted: 7/30/2025 | Location: Elementary School Sites | Closing Date: 06/30/2026
Substitute hours are on an on‑call basis for before school, after school, on scheduled non‑school days, and during the summer.
ACES is a child care program for elementary age students in various schools throughout the district. Child Care Assistant Substitutes are on an on‑call basis based on program needs. 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
Qualifications Required
- 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: Substitute hours are on an on‑call basis for before school, after school, on scheduled non‑school days, and during the summer.
Rate of Pay: $15.00–$16.25/hr
For further information on the position contact Samantha Schirmers, 507‑387‑5501.