Mahtomedi Club - Summer

Position: Mahtomedi Adventure Club - Summer 2026
Position Type:
Community Education/Program Associate

Date Posted:
1/20/2026

Location:
OH Anderson/Middle School
Summer 2026 Mahtomedi Adventure Club (MAC)

Start Date:
Friday, June 5th thru August 14.

Pay:
Assistants (18+): $16.50/hour
Associates(18+ with experience): $18.00/hour

Location:

OH. Anderson Elementary or Mahtomedi Middle School

** Shifts vary in the summer from 2 to 5 days per week, with a variety of daytime hours.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Develop and lead age-appropriate activities, games, stories, art projects, and outdoor play that promotes learning creativity, and social skills.
• Monitor children at all times, ensuring a safe play and learning environment and addressing immediate needs. Accountable for timely and accurate attendance counts and continual monitoring of the environment to ensure safety.
• Model appropriate behavior. Encourage children to develop positive social relationships. Intervene as appropriate using strategies such as peer mediation, conflict resolution, problem solving and/or other behavior management techniques.
• Assist supervisor in complying with District and MAC policies and procedures, including but not limited to emergency procedures, building orientation, confidentiality, student vulnerability, reporting and classroom management.
• Prepare equipment and materials for activities and arrange the program areas as necessary - including set-up and clean-up of supplies, equipment and program areas, as well as the preparation of meals and snacks. Notify the supervisor about equipment that needs repair or replacement or supplies that need to be purchased.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
• Participate in staff development activities and site and staff meetings, as required.
• Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
• Work with all children in the program including leading field trip activities and behavior management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check
• Ability to provide services to students as directed by the supervisor in a manner that demonstrates a positive respect for the dignity and basic rights of children. Ability to accept work direction willingly and to shift work assignments/job responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to model appropriate behavior, neat appearance and proper grammar usage for all students.
• Willingness to participate in district-sponsored training when offered and pursue training opportunities pertaining to the childcare field.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions including the use of e-mail and Google Suite.
• Ability to consistently maintain prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors and the community in a positive and responsive way that is welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Competencies as required by the State of MN, Federal government and/or District 832.
• Proven teamwork, confidentiality and communication skills.
• Must be enthusiastic and dedicated. Must possess a strong commitment to working with children as well as in a team atmosphere.

DESIRED:

• Experience in a formal child-care setting.
• Experience utilizing behavior management techniques.
• Background in the field of education.
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• 60 hours of relevant training in child care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic academics and behavior characteristics of elementary students.

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.