Child Care Site Leader

Anoka-Hennepin School District; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid/CPR Certification included

CPI Certification within 90 days

Job summary

Anoka-Hennepin School District Adventures Plus seeks a Child Care Site Leader for 2026-2027. You will plan and lead AM/PM activities for school-age children, supervise staff, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment. You will train assistants, coordinate with coordinators, and maintain required paperwork to support daily operations.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with group activities, and commitment to safety and inclusion in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating activities for large groups of students.
• Experience providing work direction and support to staff.
• Ability to implement safety and behavior support plans in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead enriching activities for AM/PM hours.
• Supervise staff, maintain staff-to-child ratios, ensure safety and accountability.
• Mentor and train Child Care Assistants and volunteers; participate in evaluations.
• Implement site policies and health/safety procedures; respond to escalated behavior.
• Deliver welcoming customer service to families and maintain accurate site records.
• Collaborate with Site Leaders and school staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Staff leadership

Activity planning

Classroom/group management

Education

AA degree in child-related area

Child Development Associate (CDA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Community Ed Adventures Plus is hiring Child Care Site Leaders for the 2026-2027 school year! The Child Care Site Leader is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading daily activities for school-age children in a before and after-school care setting. This position supervises Child Care Assistant staff, ensures program safety, implements inclusion strategies, and promotes an engaging and supportive environment for all students.

Your Role Will Include:

• Planning, organizing, and leading enriching, age-appropriate activities during AM and PM program hours, adapting as needed to ensure full participation by all children.
• Supervising daily program operations, maintaining staff-to-child ratios, ensuring child safety and accountability on and off-site, and communicating staffing needs to the Site Coordinator.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to Child Care Assistants, Special Needs Child Care Assistants, volunteers, and interns, including training, performance feedback, and participating in goal setting and evaluations.
• Implementing and training staff on site-standard accommodations, health and safety plans, and behavior support strategies aligned with Adventures Plus and Anoka-Hennepin School District policies.
• Supporting staff in responding to student behavior, assisting with escalated situations, and adjusting strategies to promote a positive, inclusive environment.
• Delivering exceptional customer service by welcoming children and families daily and fostering a culture of respect for diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Maintaining accurate site records, assisting with paperwork, and ensuring smooth site organization and administrative processes.
• Collaborating with Site Leaders, Site Coordinators, and school staff to ensure seamless operations during school days, non-school days, and summer programming. Participating in staff meetings, required training, and ongoing professional development to support continuous improvement. Performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the program and child development goals.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students in large group settings, planning and leading activities, and experience providing work direction and support to staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent PLUS one of the following:
• AA degree (60 college credits) in a child-related area, OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• AND
• 1 year (2,080 hours) of consistent experience working with children, OR
• 24 credits and 2 years (4,160 hours) of experience working with children.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting at $21.03/hour.
• First Aid/CPR Certification (required within 90 days of hire; training provided by Adventures Plus at no cost).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification (required within 90 days of hire; training provided).

Location & Shift Times:

• District Wide (hours vary by location).
• FT or PT position, 260 days/year, 6-hour or 8-hour shift.
• Monday-Friday split shift (AM and PM program hours).

Join our team and help build a supportive, inclusive, and enriching environment where every child can succeed!