What are the responsibilities and job description for the CBWS S25/AY25-26 NCCC Childcare Specialist position at St. Olaf?
Job Description
Hiring for both Spring 2025 (subs only) AND the 2025-26 school year. Please indicate for which term(s) when applying.
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
Contact Person / Supervisor : Laura Hakala & Meleah Follen
Pay Rate :
2024-25 : Standard CBWS Hourly Rate ($15 / hr). This position is subject to an annual wage increase.
2025-26 : Specialized CBWS Hourly Rate ($20 / hour). This pay rate aligns with the pay scale for Healthy Community Initiative (NCCC parent organization) and is subject to an annual wage increase.
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 2025. Students who are unsure if they currently have a state or federal work award - please contact finaid@stolaf.edu before applying to find out what type of work award you have.
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 Childcare Specialist provides 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 :
Qualifications : (Education / Experience / Skills)
Resume and references required? Yes X_
List any additional or specific application questions pertaining to the position here (including need for any background checks, certifications, etc.) :
This position is subject to a background check. Must have own transportation or have a valid driver's license due to hours of the position.
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.
Salary : $15 - $20
