Activity Assistant Rec Plus

Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time benefits

Job summary

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board seeks a childcare professional to provide safe, engaging after-school care for school-age children (5-12) at Rec Plus sites. You will help lead activities, supervise youth, and support participants with special needs in a dynamic community program.

The role offers part-time hours (Mon-Fri, 10-25 hours/week) with morning or afternoon shifts and requires CPR/First Aid certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and two courses in child development or related field.
• Three months of work experience providing direct childcare or recreation programming for ages 5-12 in a facility-based setting.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct childcare for school age children (K-6) and create a safe, positive environment in Rec Plus.
• Assist Childcare Specialist and lead program in their absence.
• Supervise youth in structured and unstructured activities and support participants with special needs.

Skills

Childcare

Youth programming

Communication

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma and post-secondary coursework in child development or related field

Three months of work experience in childcare or recreation programming for ages 5-12

Job description

Provide safe, dependable childcare for school age children (ages 5-12 years) at assigned Rec Plus sites. Ensure the environment and recreation-based curriculum provides learning experiences to meet each participant's needs.

Compensation and Benefits

$16.45-$19 per hour depending on education and experience.

You are eligible to receive sick and safe time per the Minneapolis City Ordinance and Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, and will earn one (1) hour of sick and safe leave for every thirty (30) hours worked. Public employees will be enrolled in statutorily required Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) pension contributions if/when eligible. This position is not eligible for other benefits.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 10-25 hours per week. Shifts are flexible between 7 am-9:30 am OR 2:30-6 pm during the school year. Hours vary for summer.

• Provide direct childcare for school age (K-6) children and create a positive, safe and nurturing environment for children registered in Rec Plus (before/after-school, summer program)
• Assist Childcare Specialist with assigned duties and tasks, including leadership of program in Rec Plus Childcare Specialist's absence
• Actively participate and supervise youth in their activities (structured and non-structured, including crafts, outdoor play, cooking class, open gym and other scheduled activities)
• Supports program participants with special needs
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Training and Experience

• High School diploma and completion of post-secondary degree with two (2) courses in child development or closely related field (i.e. recreation, youth studies, elementary education)
• Three months of work experience providing direct childcare or recreation programming children (ages 5-12) in facility-based

Licenses/Certificates:

CPR Certification, First Aid within three (3) months of hire

Other Qualifications: Skills and Ability to:

• Motivate and mentor children between the ages of 5-12 showing flexibility, creativity, and communication skills
• Perform a variety of tasks to attend to children's interests and problems
• Work effectively with diverse cultural and economic populations
• Demonstrate and teach appropriate social skills to youth through planned curriculum, role modeling and positive reinforcement
• Work in a team environment; demonstrate flexibility and patience in adapting to changing conditions
• Maintain confidentiality, composure and professionalism in sometimes chaotic or stressful work-related situations

We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy . The MPRB will be in compliance with Minnesota's Department of Human Services fingerprinting requirements.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.

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