Family Learning Child Care Worker - (2025-2026) Teen Parent Services

Site: Longfellow High School • FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week, 41 weeks)

About the Role

Under general supervision, assists MPS program staff and school personnel with child care programs for children of MPS student parents. Leads child care and educational programs, plans activities, supervises children, coordinates parent communication, and maintains program records.

Responsibilities

• Assist MPS staff to deliver age-appropriate curriculum in MPS child care programs to meet the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children of student parents.
• Assist in creating a safe, nurturing, educational, and recreational experience where children are encouraged to develop social skills, independence, and confidence.
• Supervise, observe, and assist with positive interactions between parent and child.
• Observe, evaluate, and report children's developmental progress, health, and well-being; assure the classrooms promote learning in a safe environment for the children.
• Assist students in learning and recreational programs; reinforce positive behavior, provide individual assistance, encourage socialization, and good English language communications.
• Deliver classroom and recreational services; assist with attendance, work assignments, clerical duties, behavior management, and classroom preparation and setup.
• Assist in developing and communicating curriculum and schedules of events.
• Provide customer service to parents and guardians; assist with parenting skills and developmental issues, answer questions, and explain school rules.
• Coordinate the work of Assistant Child Care Workers and volunteers.
• Perform office duties, maintain and organize files, keep records, and assist with reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Minnesota Child Care Licensing Guidelines and Administrative Rules 9503, et al.
• Knowledge of classroom policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques to assist students with educational and recreational programs.
• Knowledge of local community resources, regional community services programs, and regional training programs.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Proficiency with personal computers utilizing standard software.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• First Aid/CPR training is required. Additional health and safety training may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED AND 5 years of experience working with children that meets Minnesota Child Care Licensing Guidelines.
• OR an Associate's degree in a related field AND 2 years of experience working with children that meets Minnesota Child Care Licensing Guidelines.
• Applicants with an equivalent amount of experience/education, as determined by Human Resources, may also be considered.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed in a classroom environment and requires working with children; requires moderate physical requirements, occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree. Must be able to lift 30 pounds; may be required to physically restrain students if they are at risk of hurting themselves or others.

Pay

$27.17 - $30.75 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retirement plan