Childcare Aide

Who We Are

FamilyWise has been keeping children safe and helping families lead stable, healthy and productive lives since 1976. Our programs help families build resiliency, identify and harness their strengths, and connect to other resources. We promote individual and community-led actions that enhance supports for children, parents, and families across Minnesota.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Our mission is to strengthen families by promoting the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children, and our vision is for a world where every child thrives. As a multi-service, multi-cultural agency, FamilyWise focuses on nurturing children, families, and communities through culturally competent services. Our staff reflect the communities we serve through shared lived experiences and cultural background, and many can provide services in languages other than English. Our programs focus on natural supports, experiential learning, education, and a therapeutic approach with expertise in trauma-effective care.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour; Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST); FWS sponsors a retirement plan with 3% employer match and immediate vesting.

SCHEDULE

This position is in-person and part-time (20 hours per week). The hours of childcare are 7am-6pm so flexibility in scheduling is needed.

A Typical Day in the Life...

A typical day as FamilyWise's Childcare Aide provides an opportunity to support the teaching staff in providing top quality care and education for children who are enrolled in our program. Responsibilities include the following:

• Adhering to and upholding Rule 3 licensing rules and regulations at all times.
• Assisting the teacher in creating weekly/bi-weekly lesson plans in accordance with the Creative Curriculum.
• Assisting in providing developmentally appropriate and stimulating activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Keeping up to date with Rule 3 licensing required trainings (CPR/First Aid, SIDS/AHT, as well as curriculum/assessment training).
• Working closely with families to encourage cooperation.
• Assisting with diapering, toileting, mealtime procedures, cleaning duties, and room arrangements.
• Maintaining bulletin boards.
• Cleaning and sanitizing cots, toys, tables, etc.

Who You Are

• You have previous experience working with children.
• You have knowledge and experience working with culturally and racially diverse populations in lower socio-economic conditions.
• It is preferable if you are able to speak multiple languages.
• You have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• You understand the importance of customer service.
• You demonstrate skills in conflict management.
• You are computer literate with skills in MS Office.
• You have the ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers.
• You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You use good judgment in recognizing the scope of your role.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of FamilyWise Services. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

FamilyWise Services participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you're authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify's official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify's Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.