Substitute Site Leader (on-call, daily substitute)

Elk River Independent School District 728; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 is seeking an on-call Substitute Site Leader for Community Education. The role supervises children, organizes activities, and handles program logistics to ensure a safe, engaging experience.

You will greet families, manage check-in/out, coordinate registrations, monitor snacks, and support enrichment instructors. Requires high school diploma, 2,000 hours with elementary children, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Must be 18+ and have reliable transportation.
• Two thousand hours of elementary-age child care experience.
• Training in child development, health, safety, and nutrition.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize records and activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at program sites to ensure safety and quality learning.
• Plan and maintain age-appropriate activities and supplies.
• Greet families and check in/out children; maintain attendance records.
• Manage on-site registration and coordinate with Community Education.
• Maintain snacks inventory and supply logistics.
• Assist instructors and set up classrooms for enrichment classes.
• Lead chaperone on field trips to ensure safety.
• Ensure students are in correct classes and locations.
• Supervise staff or volunteers to ensure safety.
• Support plans for children with special needs to participate.
• Communicate with coordinators, managers, staff and parents to run programs smoothly.
• Promote programs to parents and staff; highlight benefits.
• Attend required trainings (Bloodborne Pathogens, Right-to-Know, First Aid/CPR).
• Attend staff development to improve knowledge and skills.
• Follow policies for quality and consistency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

Substitute Site Leader (on-call, daily substitute) JobID: 19082

• Date Posted: 7/6/2026
• Location: Community Education
• Date Available: ASAP

Description

The on-call, daily substitute Site Leader assures a well-run, customer-focused quality program by supervising children and staff, organizing activities, materials, and program logistics for participants and their parents.

Wage is $18.00 per hour

Job Summary

1. Supervise children (grades K-6 and/or other ages) at program sites to ensure a safe, quality, learning environment.
2. Plan, organize, and maintain a variety of age appropriate materials and activities so that participants have a safe, diverse and quality experience.
3. Greet families and check in/out children daily; maintain attendance records and informational forms so that participant safety and records are maintained.
4. Manage on-site registration drop box and coordinate registrations with Community Education office so records are current and accurate.
5. Maintain inventory of snacks and all supplies so that logistical needs are anticipated and met.
6. Greet enrichment instructors, provide class lists, supplies, prepare classrooms for use, etc., so that enrichment classes are facilitated.
7. Serve as Lead Chaperone on field trips so children are safe and the event(s) go smoothly.
8. Ensure that students are in correct enrichment classes and activity locations so that class ratios are maintained.
9. Supervise designated staff or volunteers on the site so that the best use is made of personnel and that participants are well-supervised and safe.
10. Assist in developing and carrying out appropriate plans for children with special needs to successfully participate in the program.
11. Communicate with the Coordinators and Manager of Community Education and other program and school staff so that programs run smoothly and problems are discussed and solved.
12. Communicate with parents, teachers, and office staff at the school to ensure coordinated services and consistent practices.
13. Assist in promoting the program(s) to help parents, staff and others understand the benefits of the program; such as enhancing the school curriculum and promoting positive child development.
14. Attend required School District training in Bloodborne Pathogens, Right-to-Know, and First Aid/CPR (unless currently certified) so that participants are supervised by knowledgeable and certified staff.
15. Attend staff meetings and required staff development to maintain and improve the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a comprehensive program.
16. Follow and enforce policies and guidelines of the program to ensure quality and consistency.
17. Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Age 18 or older, per Minnesota Statute§245H.08 Subd 2
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Training in the following topic areas:child development and learning; developmentally appropriate learning experiences; relationships with families; assessment, evaluation, and individualization; historical and contemporary development of early childhood education; professionalism; and health, safety, and nutrition.
• At least two thousand (2,000) hours of experience working with elementary age children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to organize and maintain records, information, and activities.

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.