Child Care Aide; Site Determined

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis‑St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose – "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

The successful candidate will be an individual who

• all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
• the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
• the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success;
• personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
Under the direction of the OST Youth Programs Coordinator and daily guidance of the OST Manager, the Child Care Aide assists in the set up of the child care location and environment in preparation for daily program events, activities, and functions. The Child Care Aide assists in implementing and monitoring activities to assure the safety of participants and staff, the adherence to program rules and guidelines, and the quality of service.

We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students. Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to growth as evidenced by ongoing professional learning, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area.

• Education Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  No previous experience required. Six months previous experience working with school aged youth or directly related work experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure
  
  Required:
  
  First Aid certification required within three months of hire. Must meet eligibility requirements for an "Aide" under Minnesota DCYF licensing requirements for child care centers.

Group Child Care Professionals Position Child Care Aide Rate of Pay $14.50-$17/hr plus $1.75/hr in three stipends per year Benefits Sick Leave Other Loyalty Pay (years of service in group)

Final date to receive applications is OPEN. Position will remain open until filled.

Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at

Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With inquiries, please feel free to contact Neil Brown, OST Youth Programs Coordinator, at nbrown or .

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.