Organizational Unit:  Teen Parent Services

40 hours/week, 41 weeks

Salary Range:  $26.37  – $29.85

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Summary

Under general supervision, assists MPS program staff and school personnel with child care programs for children of MPS student parents; leads child care and educational programs, plans activities, supervises children, coordinates parent communication and maintains program records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist MPS staff to deliver age-appropriate curriculum in MPS child care programs to meet the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children of student parents.
• Assist in creating a safe, nurturing, educational and recreational experience where children are encouraged to develop social skills, independence, and confidence. Supervise, observe and assist with positive interactions between parent and child.
• Observe, evaluate and report childrens’ developmental progress, health and well-being; assure the classrooms promote learning in a safe environment for the children.
• Assist students in learning and recreational programs; reinforce positive behavior, provide individual assistance, encourage socialization and good English language communications.
• Deliver classroom and recreational services; assist with attendance, work assignments, clerical duties, behavior management, and classroom preparation and setup. Assist in developing and communicating curriculum and schedules of events.
• Provide customer service to parents and guardians; assist with parenting skills and developmental issues, answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Coordinates the work of Assistant Child Care Workers and volunteers. Perform office duties, maintain and organize files, keep records and assist with reports.

Knowledge of

• Rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Minnesota Child Care Licensing Guidelines and Administrative Rules 9503, et al.
• Classroom policies and procedures. Methods and techniques to assist students with educational and recreational programs.
• Local community resources, regional community services programs, and regional training programs.
• Principles of record keeping and records management. Personal computers utilizing standard software.
• Safety rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED

AND

5 years of experience working with children that meets Minnesota Child Care Licensing Guidelines.

OR

An Associate’s degree in a related field

AND

2 years of experience working with children that meets Minnesota Child Care Licensing Guidelines.

Applicants with an equivalent amount of experience/education, as determined by Human Resources, may also be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

First Aid/CPR training is required. Additional health and safety training may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a classroom environment and requires working with children; requires moderate physical requirements, occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree. Must be able to lift 30 pounds; may be required to physically restrain students if they are at risk of hurting themselves or others.