School Age Child Care (SACC) Program Assistant

School Age Child Care (SACC) Program Assistant

Looking for a fun, active job working with elementary children? Join the Dover-Eyota SACC team as a Program Assistant! The role offers the opportunity to support a quality childcare program, build leadership and teamwork skills, and make a positive impact in a structured, supportive environment - all while enjoying a weekday schedule with no evenings or weekends. Summer and school-year opportunities are available.

Why Join SACC?

• No nights or weekends, and all shifts end by 6:00 PM
• Flexible scheduling options available
• Paid training
• Enhances future job or college applications

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply
• Demonstrates responsibility, reliability, leadership, and positive leadership
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents/guardians, and staff
• Attend annual training dates (June 1 & 2, 2026), complete CPR training, and fulfill other MN DYCF training requirements.
• Complete district background checks and MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) NetStudy background check.

Preferred:

• Experience with school-age children is advantageous.

Role Overview:

• Support a safe, positive, engaging, and inclusive childcare environment
• Build positive relationships with children and serve as a role model
• Lead and participate in games, activities, and group supervision
• Maintain clean and organized program spaces
• Exhibits a positive attitude and energy
• Communicate effectively with staff, children, and families
• Comply with the MN DYCF-certified centers' requirements

Essential Skills and Working Conditions:

• Ability to actively supervise and engage groups of children in a dynamic environment
• Ability to think critically, make decisions, and respond appropriately to children's behaviors and safety needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff
• Ability to remain active throughout the workday, including standing, walking, and participating in activities
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations with flexibility and a positive attitude

Duties Include:

• Supervise and actively engage children during activities, outdoor time, and transitions.
• Support positive behavior and reinforce program expectations
• Lead daily routines and programming
• Ensure child safety at all times
• Support communications between staff and families as needed

Position Details:

• Summer 2026: 1 position open with varied hours (range from 20-35)
• School Year 2026-27: AM and PM Subs are needed
• Rate of pay: $16 per hour (with the possibility of an increase with the availability of a state grant)
• Hours: Monday-Friday; shifts scheduled between 6:30 am and 6 pm.
• Position Open: Until Filled

Apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. Complete the online application at

Dover-Eyota Public Schools, 615 South Ave. SW, Eyota, MN 55934 View phone number on click.appcast.io Questions: contact Susan Keller-Schaefer at View email address on click.appcast.io