Grandkids Teachers Aide

ADP, Inc.; Springfield (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St. John Lutheran Home is seeking a Part-Time Childcare Aide in Springfield, MN. The role involves assisting the Lead Teacher, maintaining a safe and welcoming classroom, and supporting children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, observing progress, reporting concerns, and maintaining strong relationships with families and coworkers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with prior childcare experience preferred

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age per DHS Rule 3.
• Ability to work effectively with young children in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates dependability, patience, and strong communication skills.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with supervising, observing, and instructing children according to curriculum and lesson plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Support the developmental needs of each child across domains.
• Complete classroom setup and cleanup duties as assigned.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Observe children’s skills and communicate findings to the Lead Teacher.
• Report significant observations regarding child development and classroom concerns.
• Provide active supervision to ensure safety during activities.
• Provide comfort, guidance, and support to children with patience and positive behavior.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Communication

Childcare experience

Job description

Part Time Manual Labor Springfield, MN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1032

Salary Range: $14.75 To $15.75 Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with supervising, observing, and instructing children according to established curriculum and lesson plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Support the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and educational development of each child.
• Complete classroom setup and clean-up duties as assigned, ensuring an attractive and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Observe children’s skills, interests, and developmental needs and communicate relevant information to the Lead Teacher.
• Report significant observations regarding child development and classroom concerns to the Lead Teacher.
• Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children during all activities.
• Offer comfort, guidance, and support to children using patience, compassion, and positive behavior techniques.
• Assist children with personal care needs, including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and cleaning up accidents.
• Follow all St. John Lutheran Home policies and procedures and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including DHS Rule 3 requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age in accordance with DHS Rule 3.
• Ability to work effectively with young children in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates dependability, patience, and strong communication skills.
• Previous childcare experience is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, and carry throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to hear and maintain near and distance vision, peripheral vision, color recognition, and depth perception.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to actively engage with children on the floor, playground, and during classroom activities.