About Accola:
Accola is a nonprofit organization that welcomes neighbors, cultivates community, and fosters justice by responding to the needs of the time. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities through innovative programs and strategic partnerships. We strive to create places of hope and belonging where all people can flourish.
Accola operates three core programs:
Learning In Style School (LIS): Provides quality education in English, computer skills, and citizenship to immigrants and refugees, fostering independence and inclusion.
Sarah’s… an Oasis for Women: A home for women survivors of violence, abuse, war, and discrimination, offering safety, dignity, and resources for self-sufficiency.
Wisdom Ways: A program that moves people from deep inner listening into courageous action to co-create a better world, focusing on spiritual exploration, storytelling, and social justice impact.
At Accola, we believe every individual possesses inherent dignity and a unique contribution that enriches our community. We stand firm in our belief that diversity is not a political issue but a moral and practical imperative essential for a just society. We affirm that an inclusive, diverse community is the cornerstone of innovation, resilience, and lasting social change.
Our culture is one where people feel a deep sense of belonging, where diversity of identities and perspectives is honored, and where people are invited to bring their whole selves to the work. We foster an environment of shared learning, compassion, accountability, and courageous action.
About the Position:
Learning In Style School, a school for adult English language learners in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, is looking for experienced childcare providers to join a list of on-call substitute teachers. Provide safe, kind and engaged childcare to the children of adult students attending morning English classes. Parents remain on-site; no more than 8 children may be in the Children’s Room at one time. Children may be ages 6 months – 6 years.
Substitutes may be requested well in advance of the shift, or on short-notice (i.e., the night before the shift or morning of the shift).
Childcare shifts are 8:45 am – 1:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. Substitutes will receive $145 for a 4.5 hour shift.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Maintain safe, clean, interesting and organized spaces for children.
- Maintain daily records of attendance and parent contact information.
- Communicate any concerns or needs immediately to office staff members.
- Provide general light cleaning of spaces and materials. Perform other light maintenance as needed (e.g., unexpected bathroom clean up, sweeping outdoor space, etc.)
- Reset childcare room for returning teacher.
- Provide brief note to teacher reporting on the day.
Required Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children 6 months – 6 years of age.
- Previous experience working with diverse communities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children, adult students, staff, volunteers, and community members.
- Ability to work independently in a childcare setting.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- CPR training (documented) or willingness to acquire.
Preferred qualifications:
- Bilingual/Fluent in another language
- Experience working with immigrant populations and non-native English speakers
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
