Child Care Assistant (26-27 school year)

Fort Osage R-1 School District

Independence (MO)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 23,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Fort Osage R-1 School District in Independence, Missouri seeks a Part-Time Child Care Assistant for the Fort Discovery Before & After School program. You will support the Site Coordinator, plan and supervise activities, and assist with snacks and homework.

This 5.75-hour position is split between morning and afternoon shifts; pay starts at $15.83 per hour with step-based increases based on related childcare experience.

Qualifications

SKILLS: safety practices, motivating students, and preparing activities.
KNOWLEDGE: basic math and following instructions.
ABILITY: schedule activities, data handling, teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

Administer first aid as directed to meet immediate health needs.
Alert site coordinator to supply and equipment needs.
Organize activities (games, crafts, science) for age-appropriate learning.
Communicate with parents, teachers, and staff to support progress.
Transport children safely from/to parents or designee.
Distribute materials for planned activities.
Maintain equipment and learning spaces for safety and cleanliness.
Supervise students in various settings to ensure safety.

Skills

Safety practices

Student motivation

Instruction preparation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Child Care Assistant (26-27 school year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5851053
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Join ourFort Discovery Before & After School department for the Fort Osage School District. This position is an 5.75 hours a day position, split between an AM and a PM shift (before and after school hours). This position provides vacation, personal and sick time and district-paid retirement contributions.

Pay for the 2025-2026 school year begins at $15.75 per hour (starting July 1), but steps on the scale are determined based on previous related childcare experiences.

Purpose

The job of Child Care Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting Site Coordinator with planning and implementation of program; organizing and directing age-appropriate activities for school age students before and after school; serving snacks; providing assistance with homework; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.

This job reports to Child Care Site Coordinator and/or Director - Child Care

Essential Functions

Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
Alerts site coordinator to needs (e.g. of students, equipment, materials, snacks, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items to carry out planned program activities.
Assists the site coordinator with organizing and monitoring appropriate activities (e.g. games, art, music, crafts, holiday themes, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing play and academic concepts.
Communicates with parents of program students and teachers and staff of the host school for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and cultivating supportive relationships.
Delivers children directly from/to parents, guardians, or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting established custodial guidelines.
Distributes instructional and/or play materials for the purpose of providing required supplies for planned activities.
Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g. toys, bulletin boards, games, instructional tools, computers, site facility, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning environment.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings and movement to and from designated areas (e.g. snack time, group or individual game time, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Operates standard school equipment (e.g. computers, laminator, copier, audio visual, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in the implementation of planned activities.
Organizes indoor/outdoor, quiet/active play activities and games appropriate to age group and actively participating in learning activities with children for the purpose of enriching student experiences in curriculum and recreation.
Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. daily and long range activity planning, training programs administered or scheduled by the Fort Osage R-1 School District, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares logs, reports, and documents (e.g. attendance reports, monthly lesson plans, supply lists, behavioral/accident reports, snack counts, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Supports site coordinator for the purpose of providing assistance with their clerical functions, overall functions and responsibilities.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; controlling and motivating students; and preparing and

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; age appropriate activities; and positive reinforcement techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 40% walking, and 30% standing.

The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing:

Annual Mandated Trainings

Certificates and Licenses

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses