Child Care Assistant Lane Part-time​/Casual

Child Care Assistant Part-Time/Casual Hours

(This position is similar to a childcare Assistant Teacher.)

The Adventures Plus Lane 2 Child Care Assistant reports to and takes direction from the Site Leaders and Site Coordinator.

Similar to a Child Care Assistant Teacher, the Lane 2 Child Care Assistant supports all children while prioritizing children with special needs with varying disabilities or diagnoses, according to the child’s inclusion plan. Supervise and interact with all school‑age children and assist in planning appropriate activities. Perform a group leadership role as requested. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Implement site standard accommodations for all students.
• Implement a child’s health plan and/or safety plan which may include use of communication device, use of visuals, adaptive equipment, toileting, feeding and self care procedures (Example… Diabetes management, catheter cares, feeding tubes and transitioning a student to and from a wheelchair).
• Implement a child’s behavior modification plan with students who may display behaviors such as inappropriate verbal and/or physical behaviors.
• Proactive support of students, teaching skills, assisting in social interactions, monitoring emotions, providing breaks as needed.
• Assuming a leadership role in managing situations involving an escalated child.
• Adapting activities, as needed, to allow active participation by the child/ren.
• Follow Adventures Plus and Anoka Hennepin School District policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and required professional development.
• Maintain professional boundaries, a positive attitude and be a positive role model at all times.
• Contribute to a collaborative and cooperative teamwork environment.
• Demonstrate great customer service. Provide an environment that welcomes children of all abilities and of all diverse backgrounds and their families. Greet children and families daily.

Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children. High school diploma/equivalent PLUS 120 hours of training in a child‑related area OR 12 college credits in a child‑related area OR proof of passing the Para Pro/Para educator exam. PLUS 6 months consistent experience working with children OR 1,040 hours of paid experience working with children.

Frequent: standing, walking, lifting waist to chest; lifting below waist; carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivot, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation; feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation.

Occasional: sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, and exposure to weather when supervising children during outdoor play time.

Lane 2 Child Care Assistant hours will be paid at a rate of $18.54/hour; $19.30/hour with AA degree.