Teacher's Aide - School Age -Part-time
About the Role
Join Playworks as a Teacher's Aide and support the School Age Program in the growth of all children in the group. This part-time position offers weekly pay, career growth opportunities, and health benefits.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the wellbeing and safety of children.
- Contribute to sales and retention through positive communication with families.
- Assist with the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum under supervision.
- Supervise children while providing care and support, including hygiene, learning, and developmental activities.
- Promote positive child interactions and use Playworks behavior guide techniques.
- Assist teachers with prepping and implementing planned curriculum.
- Maintain an appropriate classroom environment.
- Record information on department sheets and communicate concerns to supervisors.
- Complete incident forms and communicate with families and supervisors while prioritizing confidentiality.
- Stay calm and patient with children; seek help for behavior concerns when needed.
- Be aware of each child’s special needs.
- Communicate effectively with children, customers, and employees, maintaining high-quality customer service and confidentiality.
- Maintain a safe work environment, including classroom cleanliness, orderliness, and regular sanitization of equipment.
- Assist in evacuation and emergency procedures.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Pass background check, work physical, and drug test.
- Ability to move in a variety of motions, including bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, twisting, pulling, and/or pushing.
- Capacity to handle and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
- Physical ability to perform required job duties, including standing on feet 80% of the time, with or without accommodations.
Schedule
Part-time: Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 PM.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Onsite medical clinics and pharmacy.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and wellness programs.
- Discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes, and fitness memberships.
- Free uniforms and free uniform cleaning.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid volunteer hours through SMSC Gives for community outreach.
About the Organization
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) contributes time and financial resources across the region, state, and country, having donated over $400 million to organizations and causes. The SMSC has provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes and supports regional governments and infrastructure. Through the Native Green initiative, the SMSC diverts waste from landfills, uses compostable containers, and restores prairie land. Team members can participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach program offering paid volunteer hours.