What are the responsibilities and job description for the AY '24-25 - CBWS - NCCC Childcare Specialist position at St. Olaf College?
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY (CBWS) POSITIONS. Student CBWS work eligibility is subject to change due to work award re-determinations over the summer. This means even students who were a chosen applicant for the position may be ineligible to work if they do not have a state/federal work award come Fall 2024. Students who are unsure if they currently have a state or federal work award - please contact finaid@stolaf.edu to find out what type of work award you have.
Job Title : Northfield Community College Collaborative Childcare Specialist
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Community Based Work Study / America Reads Unit Number (5 digits): 10-13001 / 10-13000
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Meleah Follen
Pay Rate (Check One) S tandard Hourly Rate X S upervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position : (Purpose of the Position):
The NCCC works to support Northfield students pursuing post-secondary education by offering tutoring, childcare and other student support services. The NCCC intentionally focuses on partnering with recent Northfield alumni, especially students of color, those from low-income families, and those who are first-generation college attendees. The NCCC Support Specialist would provide childcare while students attend evening classes. Additionally, they will be asked to support various capacity-building projects as needed.
Transferable Skills :
Experience working with young children in a childcare setting
Opportunity to become CPR/First Aid certified (if desired)
Communication
Problem-solving
Time-management skills
Conflict-resolution
Duties and Responsibilities :
Determine a weekly schedule working at the NCCC Resource Room Provide childcare while students attend evening classes
Communicate regularly with NCCC staff regarding any childcare concerns and needs
Contributing to NCCC marketing by reviewing plans, distributing posters to local coffee shops, etc.
Office clerical duties including but not limited to data entry, preparing parent/family outreach mailings, type/summarize meeting notes, research information for program use, and other clerical duties as assigned, as time permits
A commitment to showing up at the same time(s) each week.
Preferably available 5:45 – 9:00 p.m. any night Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (but work the same shift/day each week)
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Strong communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Expected to be comfortable working with students of diverse backgrounds Experience working with children preferred
Bilingual (Spanish or Somali speaking skills) preferred
Required background check
Resume and references required? Yes __X__ No _____
List any additional or specific application questions pertaining to the position here:
Applicants, please respond to the following additional questions in your application.
Do you have experience working with kids?
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
