Education Support Specialist - Magic Adventures Childcare

Position Type:

Community Education/Child Care Assistant

Date Posted:

10/21/2025

Location:

Community Education

Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.

Job Summary:

Magic Adventures School Age Childcare Program is looking for responsible adults that have a passion for working with children in Preschool through Grade 5 in our school aged childcare program. Shifts during the school year program include both the before school and after school program Monday through Friday. The before school program shift openings are as follows: 5:45-8AM, 6-8AM, 6:30-8AM, 7-8 AM. The after-school program shift openings are as follows: 2-4:30 PM, 2-5 PM, 2-5:30 PM and 2-6 PM. We are also open during early release days, non-school days and during the summer when the shifts are longer. The Magic Adventures program is flexible with candidate schedules and availability, and we are willing to work with your individual scheduling needs. The Magic Adventures Education Support Specialist supports the planning and implementation of the childcare program and its daily activities. Magic Adventures Education Support Specialists will participate and supervise daily activities for students and program areas in accordance with program guidelines, operations, and daily plans. Education Support Specialists are independently responsible for up to 10 - 15 students.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current First Aid & CPR certification or must be obtained with the first 90 days of employment (class provided by Magic Adventures upon hire)

Previous school age childcare experience preferred

Essential Skills Required:

Supervise children in assigned areas with daily activities, as delegated.

Manage students' behaviors and help to enforce program rules, regulations and safety procedures of the school age childcare program

Participate in the cleaning, organizing and set up of games, materials and supplies as needed

Record-keeping, including attendance, discipline reports, health and safety reports and other reports as required

Positively communicate and interact with parents to include child's arrival and departure.

Knowledge and application of technology

Maintain confidentiality of information about students

Experience working with diverse students and families

Apply online at Monticello Schools Employment Opportunities

This position is subject to the Education Support Specialist contract. Hourly wage based on experience ($15.59/hr-$20.59/hr).

Attachment(s):

School Age Child Care Assistant Job Desc Final 4-2018.pdf