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

$17.00 per hour

Benefits

• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• FWS sponsors a retirement plan with 3% employer match and immediate vesting

Because FamilyWise is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, FamilyWise employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

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.

FamilyWise is seeking a Childcare Aide to support classroom teachers in delivering high-quality care and early education. This role assists with daily activities, helps maintain a safe and engaging environment, and contributes to children’s development under the supervision of a Teacher or Assistant Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teachers in implementing lesson plans aligned with Creative Curriculum.
• Help create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities (indoor and outdoor).
• Support children’s learning, play, and social development.
• Promote healthy habits, including nutrition and personal hygiene.
• Build positive, cooperative relationships with families.
• Follow all Rule 3 licensing regulations.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, handwashing, and mealtime routines.
• Help maintain a clean, safe classroom environment (toys, tables, cots, etc.).
• Support room setup, organization, and bulletin boards.
• Participate in required trainings (CPR/First Aid, SIDS/AHT, curriculum training).

Who You Are

• You have experience working with children (preferred, but not required).
• You’re comfortable working with culturally and racially diverse communities, including families facing economic challenges.
• You stay organized and can juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball.
• You communicate professionally and understand the importance of strong customer service.
• You handle conflict with patience and good judgment.
• You’re comfortable using basic computer programs like Microsoft Office.
• You build positive working relationships with coworkers and contribute to a team environment.
• You can work both independently and collaboratively.
• You understand your role and use good judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
• You speak more than one language (a plus, not required).

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.