Family Learning Child Care Worker - Green Central and Lyndale

Minneapolis Kids – Armatage site – Full-time, union-represented paraprofessional position.

About the role

Under general supervision, you will assist MPS program staff and school personnel with child-care programs for children of MPS student parents. You will lead child-care and educational activities, plan age-appropriate curriculum, supervise children, coordinate parent communication, and maintain program records.

Responsibilities

• Assist MPS staff in delivering age-appropriate curriculum that meets the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children of student parents.
• Create a safe, nurturing, educational, and recreational experience where children 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; ensure classrooms promote learning in a safe environment.
• Assist students in learning and recreational programs; reinforce positive behavior, provide individual assistance, encourage socialization, and support good English-language communication.
• 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

• Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Education, or related field.
• Two years of experience working with children that meets Minnesota Child Care Licensing Guidelines.
• First Aid/CPR training (required).
• Additional health and safety training may be required.
• 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.
• Familiarity with classroom policies and procedures, methods and techniques to assist students with educational and recreational programs, local community resources, and principles of record keeping.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard software.
• Final appointment contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Pay

$27.17 – $30.75 per hour.

Schedule

• Two positions available: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Benefits

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