Child Care Behavior Assistant

Your Role Will Include

• Work one-on-one with a student identified as having difficulty participating in daily activities.
• Absorb necessary supervision during transitions, large and small group activities, and unstructured play.
• Model appropriate intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher and other staff to ensure the safety and success of all children.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, building staff, and school district staff.

Qualifications

• Age 18+, high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with school age children with special needs or behavior challenges in a school or structured program setting.
• Worked with students needing behavioral interventions and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both adults and students.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive attitude.
• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven punctuality and responsibility.
• Comfort in leading groups of children.
• Experience supporting student instruction (preferred).
• Experience with CPI-certified techniques for crisis prevention and intervention, ensuring student and staff safety and social emotional learning (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting pay $22.60 per hour, plus a $0.60 split shift differential for those working a morning and afternoon split shift.
• Medical and dental benefits eligible at 30 or more scheduled hours per week.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Great opportunity to start a career in education with a top-rated school district.

Location & Shift Times

• Groveland, Clear Springs, Scenic Heights, and Minnewashta Elementary Schools, shifts from 2:30 to 6:00 PM.
• Excelsior and Deephaven Elementary Schools, shifts from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
• Morning shifts, 6:30 to 8:30 AM, may be available.
• Monday through Friday, August 24, 2026 through June 8, 2027.