Child Care Assistant Lane 2 (260 days/6hrs per day) - 22113

Child Care Assistant Lane 2 - 260 days/6hrs per day
(This position is similar to a childcare Assistant Teacher.)

I. Reporting Relationship:
The Adventures Plus Lane 2 Child Care Assistant reports to and takes direction from the Site Leaders and Site Coordinator.

II. Basic Function of the Position:
Similar to a Child Care Assistant Teacher, Lane 2 Child Care Assistant supports all children while prioritizing children with special needs with varying disabilities or diagnoses, according to the child’s inclusion plan. Supervise and interact with all school-age children and assist in planning appropriate activities. Perform a group leadership role as requested. Perform other duties as assigned.

III. Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Implement site standard accommodations for all students.
• Implement a child’s health plan and/or safety plan which may include use of a communication device, use of visuals, adaptive equipment, toileting, feeding and self-care procedures (Example: Diabetes management, catheter care, feeding tubes and transitioning a student to and from a wheelchair).
• Implement a child’s behavior modification plan with students who may display behaviors such as inappropriate verbal and/or physical behaviors.
• Proactive support of students, teaching skills, assisting in social interactions, monitoring emotions, providing breaks as needed.
• Assuming a leadership role in managing situations involving an escalated child.
• Adapting activities, as needed, to allow active participation by the child/ren.
• Follow Adventures Plus and Anoka Hennepin School District policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and required professional development.
• Maintain professional boundaries, a positive attitude, and be a positive role model at all times.
• Contribute to a collaborative and cooperative teamwork environment.
• Demonstrate great customer service. Provide an environment that welcomes children of all abilities and of all diverse backgrounds and their families. Greet children and families daily.

V. Education and/or Experience:
Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children. High school diploma/equivalent PLUS 120 hours of training in a child-related area OR 12 college credits in a child-related area OR proof of passing the ParaPro/Paraeducator exam. PLUS 6 months consistent experience working with children OR 1,040 hours of paid experience working with children. Transcripts and/or training certificates will be required before interviewing.

VI. Physical Factors include:
Frequent: standing, walking, lifting waist to chest; lifting below waist; carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivot, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation; feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation
Occasional: sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, and exposure to weather when supervising children during outdoor play time.

Rate of Pay:
Lane 2 Child Care Assistant hours will be paid at a rate of $18.91/hour to $21.33/hour; $19.66/hour to $22.08/hour with an AA degree.
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