Child Care Assistant Lane 2 (260 days/6hrs per day) - 22113

Ahschools; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Lane 2 Child Care Assistant to support school-age children with and without disabilities, following inclusion plans and safety procedures. The role emphasizes leadership in group activities and collaboration with site leadership.

Responsibilities include implementing health and behavior plans, adapting activities for active participation, and collaborating with families and staff to provide a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children.
• Education requirements include HS diploma plus training hours OR college credits OR ParaPro exam.
• Must have 6 months of consistent experience OR 1,040 hours of paid experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Implement site standard accommodations for all students.
• Follow health/safety plans and use adaptive equipment as needed.
• Support children in social interactions and behavior management.
• Lead activities and adapt them for active participation by all children.
• Attend staff meetings and required professional development.
• Greet children and families daily and provide excellent customer service.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

120 hours training in a child-related area

12 college credits in a child-related area

ParaPro/Paraeducator exam

Job description

Child Care Assistant Lane 2 - 260 days/6hrs per day

(This position is similar to a childcare Assistant Teacher.)

Reporting Relationship

The Adventures Plus Lane 2 Child Care Assistant reports to and takes direction from the Site Leaders and Site Coordinator.

Basic Function of the Position

Similar to a Child Care Assistant Teacher, Lane 2 Child Care Assistants support all children while prioritizing children with special needs with varying disabilities or diagnoses, according to the child’s inclusion plan. Supervise and interact with all school‑age children and assist in planning appropriate activities. Perform a group leadership role as requested. Perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and 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, use of visuals, adaptive equipment, toileting, feeding and self‑care procedures (Example: Diabetes management, catheter cares, feeding tubes and transitioning a student to and from a wheelchair).
• Implement a child’s behavior modification plan with students who may display behaviors such as inappropriate verbal and/or physical 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 and/or Experience

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.

Physical Factors

Frequent: standing, walking, lifting waist to chest; lifting below waist; carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivot, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation; feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation

Occasional: sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, and exposure to weather when supervising children during outdoor play time.

Rate of Pay

Lane 2 Child Care Assistant hours will be paid at a rate of $18.91/hour to $21.33/hour ; $19.66/hour to $22.08/hour with AA degree.