School Age Care Educator

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283•Saint Louis, MN

6d•$16 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Site Supervisor and direction of the School Age Care Coordinator, the Kids Place School Age Child care Educator assists in providing a safe, nurturing, academically enriching environment for all children. As part of the onsite childcare team, you will ensure that every child is supervised at all times. Before and after school care is offered at Aquila, Peter Hobart, PSI, and Susan Lindgren for grades K-5. Extended-day preschool is offered at Central and Lenox Community Centers. Full-day child care is offered to children K-5 on school release days and in the summer.

Requirements

Knowledge of practices, techniques, and fundamentals of child care programming and services, teaching principles, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of child development theories and development stages and needs.
Knowledge of District academic curriculum requirements.
Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, or guidelines pertaining to childcare programs, operations, and safety requirements.
Knowledge of Kid’s Place program operational policies and procedures of the District.
Knowledge of behavioral management practices and fundamentals.
Oral and written communication skills.
Supervising groups of children in accordance with behavioral guidelines and rules to ensure an appropriate environment and the safety of participants and staff.
Planning and implementing site activities in accordance with program themes, field trips, and academic subject activities.
Implementing behavioral management practices.
Dealing with children, staff, parents, administrators, and building personnel concerning issues and activities. Interactions require explaining program operational rules and working with others to gain cooperation and an understanding of educational issues/needs.
High School Diploma or GED- Experience none
Over the age of 18- Required.
BA or higher in an unrelated field- Experience none
AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field- Experience of three months
High School Diploma- Experience six months
BA or higher in a related field- Experience of three months
BA or higher in an unrelated field and post-secondary six credits in child and youth development, with experience for three months
AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field- Experience of six months
AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or an unrelated field- Experience one year
Over the age of 21- Required.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors program activities to assure the safety of kids and a proper environment in which to learn and play.
Participates in and interacts with children and families in the program.
Teaches, plays, and interacts with children throughout the day.
Supervises and engages children in groups or one-on-one and teaches social, recreational, and conflict resolution skills through games, role-playing, and program events/activities.
Monitors program activities and support staff assigned to the program.
Discusses child development issues and provides information, guidance, or suggestions.
Works with other program staff to deal with disciplinary or behavioral issues.
Maintains attendance sheets.
Collaborates and works with the Site Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and Child Care Educator to discuss and address program needs, events, or issues.
Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars, etc. to keep skills, certifications, and knowledge current.
Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.