Child Care Assistant — Inclusive School-Age Support

Sylvania; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Adventures Plus Lane 2 is seeking a Part-Time Child Care Assistant to support school-age children, prioritizing those with special needs under an inclusion plan. You will implement health, safety and behavior plans, lead activities, supervise groups, and maintain professional boundaries while welcoming families daily.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with 120 hours of child-related training, or 12 college credits, or ParaPro/Paraeducator; plus 6 months of experience or

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children.
• High school diploma/equivalent PLUS 120 hours of training in a child-related area OR 12 college credits in a child-related area OR proof of passing the ParaPro/Paraeducator exam.
• PLUS 6 months consistent experience working with children OR 1,040 hours of paid experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Implement site standard accommodations for all students.
• Implement a child’s health plan and/or safety plan which may include use of communication device, visuals, adaptive equipment, toileting, feeding and self-care procedures.
• Implement a child’s behavior modification plan with students who may display behaviors.
• Proactive support of students, teaching skills, assisting in social interactions, monitoring emotions, providing breaks as needed.
• Assuming a leadership role in managing situations involving an escalated child.
• Adapting activities, as needed, to allow active participation by the child/ren.
• Follow Adventures Plus and Anoka Hennepin School District policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and required professional development.
• Maintain professional boundaries, a positive attitude and be a positive role model at all times.
• Contribute to a collaborative and cooperative teamwork environment.
• Demonstrate great customer service. Provide an environment that welcomes children of all abilities and of all diverse backgrounds and their families. Greet children and families daily.

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

120 hours of training in a child-related area

12 college credits in a child-related area

ParaPro/Paraeducator exam

6 months consistent experience with children

1,040 hours of paid experience with children

Job description

Adventures Plus Lane 2 is seeking a Part-Time Child Care Assistant to support school-age children, prioritizing those with special needs under an inclusion plan. You will implement health, safety and behavior plans, lead activities, supervise groups, and maintain professional boundaries while welcoming families daily.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with 120 hours of child-related training, or 12 college credits, or ParaPro/Paraeducator; plus 6 months of experience or