Special Needs Child Care Leader

South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo) • Woodbury, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Needs Child Care Leader works directly with all children in out-of-school time programs, providing specialized support to address social-emotional, health and safety, and behavioral needs. This role involves collaborating with Site Supervisors, Out-of-School Time Site Support Specialists, and the Inclusion Coordinator to implement inclusion modifications and accommodations while supporting individual student needs. The FT or PT position requires floating between sites as needed and backing up Site Supervisors when unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 120 hours of relevant training and one year of experience in a related field.
• Associates Degree with 6 months of experience in education, child care, recreation, special education, or related area.
• Bachelor's Degree with 3 months of experience in education, child care, recreation, special education, or related area.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or must be obtained within 90 days of employment).
• Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about education and inclusion for all children.
• Able to adapt to the needs of our students.
• Not afraid to jump in to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading activities and games for students with a focus on inclusion.
• Leading inclusion-based initiatives.
• Taking attendance and communicating with parents during drop-off and pick-up.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and positive environment for our students.
• Serving as a coach and mentor for other program staff.
• Attending regular staff leadership meetings.
• Opening and closing the program as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $25.19/hour.
• 12-month position.
• Option to increase hours during the summer and on non-school days.
• Paid time off and holidays for part-time and full-time employees.
• Very generous health insurance, including medical and dental, for employees working 30+ hours/week.
• Career advancement opportunities and paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED