School Age Care (SAC) Program Assistant

District Wide; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

District Wide is seeking a Program Assistant to support School Age Care at McKinley Elementary, working 2:15-4:30 pm during the school year with additional Fun Day duties on non-student days. The role offers a flexible schedule and opportunities to contribute to a caring, structured environment.

You will assist with daily activities, help implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and build positive relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in English language required.
• Experience working with children in care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist SAC Site Supervisors in delivering developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support a 2:15–4:30 PM after-school schedule at McKinley Elementary.
• Maintain safety, attendance, and program standards for all participants.

Skills

English proficiency

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary: Program Assistants work with School Age Care (SAC) Site Supervisors to facilitate a stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment which promotes social growth, enhances self-esteem, provides for mastery of tasks, and develops self-reliance in a child. This assignment works the typical school year calendar, reporting to work every day that school is in session. Additional hours required for Fun Day programming that occurs on non-student attendance days, including Spring Break. This assignment does not include a summer assignment; however, school-year staff are encouraged to apply for the summer seasonal positions. This position is located at McKinley Elementary from 2:15-4:30 pm. A candidate available from 2:30-4:30 would also be considered.

Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); proficiency in the English language; successful work experience with children. Read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondences, and memos. Mobility and ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty pounds. Hearing, speech, and sight are required. Current first aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain within the first ten weeks of employment. Experience in center-based child care settings and developmentally appropriate curriculum experience with school-age children required. Applicants must be available to work on all days school is in session. Applicants must also be available to work on non-student school days to assist in staffing the all-day care option provided by the SAC program, inclusive of Spring Break. Staff work a flexed Fun Day schedule, so time off is afforded to everyone. Student participation in daily SAC activities determines staffing needs. On days that students remain on site longer, or depart early, applicants will need schedule flexibility to have their assignment adjusted in 15-minute increments to ensure quality and efficient care is available to students and their families. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to build quality relationships with children, parents, and staff. Provide a variety of suggestions for working with students in the School Age Care setting. Maintain cooperative staff partnerships; display flexibility in day-to-day situations and relationships; contribute to a positive team environment. Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding students. Perform duties within a structured daily schedule and with an awareness of all program standard operating practices, district requirements, and Board of Education policies.

Schedule:

• 2 morning assignments from 7:00-8:00 are available at Wilson and Washington Elementary
• 2 hours to 2.75 hours per day available / 2:15 PM - 4:15/4:30/4:45/5:00 PM/5 days per week during the student academic calendar.
• Hours are assigned on non-school days, as well as during spring break. Program Assistants do not typically work every non-school day or all days during Spring Break.
• Daily work schedules will be adjusted in 15-minute increments based on attendance and temperament of participating children.

Pay Rate: A -1-3/$17.31 - $20.89 per hour *Contingent on experience in child-care settings.

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/Sick Leave.

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.31 to $20.89 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kayla Kummerfeldt , SAC Program Coordinator
• Roosevelt Community School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]