Student Child Care Worker

Concordia University, St. Paul•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting professional staff in a child care setting, maintaining the daily classroom schedule, and supporting children's needs. The role requires adherence to childcare regulations, participation in training, and effective communication with staff and parents. Student employees are expected to uphold high standards of performance, ethics, and professionalism, treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Requirements

Be enrolled and registered as a CSP student (PSEO students are not eligible).
Have a United States social security number.
Have proper identification as determined by Form I-9.
Be in good standing with CSP academic requirements and student accounts.
Have declared a major with CSP.
Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.
Complete SUIDS and AHT training at initial orientation.
Understand and follow childcare regulations as presented in Department of Human Services, Statute 9503 (Rule 3).
Employee is responsible for reading all documents provided.

Nice To Haves

For summer employment, priority will be given to the student employees who are enrolled and registered in summer courses.
International students who are on a F-1 Visa must obtain an United States social security number.

Responsibilities

Assist as needed under the direction of the professional staff.
Help to maintain classroom daily schedule in the areas of supervision, custodial care (diapering, feeding, napping), active play, learning experiences, large muscle play, etc.
Allow professional staff to communicate any information about each child’s day with parents during drop-off and pick-up times of the day.
Complete required Background study and fingerprinting before starting position.
Understand the reporting process for suspected cases of child abuse to Child Protection.
Inform the Director and Assistant Director in advance of illness or absence as soon as possible (at least 2 hours prior to scheduled shift).
If other time off is needed, you are responsible for finding coverage then letting the Director and Assistant Director know about the schedule change.
Complete timecards on time.
Submit in writing to the Director any changes in class scheduling (1st & 2nd Semester Schedules, Finals Schedule).
Maintains a high standard of performance, ethics, integrity and professionalism.
Treat all children with dignity and respect.
Treat co-workers with dignity and respect.
Give full attention to your role (no cell phone use, gossiping with co-workers, studying, etc.).