Child Care Site Leader - Part-time / Casual hours - 22117

Ahschools; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Adventures Plus in Anoka is seeking a Part-time Child Care Site Leader to plan and supervise activities for school-age children. The role splits shifts, oversees assistants, and ensures safety and progressive learning during program hours.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1 year OST experience or 24 credits and 2 years of related work. First-aid/CPR and CPI may be required; compensation reflects DOQ and hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children.
• Associates Degree / CDA with 1 year of OST experience or 24 credits with 2 years OST experience.
• Ability to supervise staff and ensure safety and ratios during program hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide age-appropriate activities for AM and PM.
• Supervise child care assistants, Lane 2 staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Maintain ratios and safety guidelines; communicate staffing changes.
• Greet families daily and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Follow program policies and participate in required professional development.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (60 college credits) / CDA

Job description

Child Care Site Leader - Part-time / Casual hours

(This position is similar to a childcare Lead Teacher.)

I. Reporting Relationship

The Adventures Plus Child Care Site Leader reports to and takes direction from the Site Coordinator and Program Coordinators.

II. Basic Function of the Position

Similar to a Child Care Lead Teacher; Plan and carry out activities for school-age children and supervise children involved in the program. Most assignments will be split shifts. Supervise Child Care Assistant staff. Perform other duties as assigned.

III. Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Plan and provide enriching and age-appropriate activities to meet the needs of all children both AM and PM, including implementing all Adventures Plus initiatives.
• Adapt activities, as needed, to allow active participation by the child/ren.
• Maintain accountability and ratios during program hours and communicate staffing issues and changes to Site Coordinator.
• Ensure program safety guidelines on and off site. Demonstrates knowledge of site emergency plan.
• Demonstrate great customer service. Greet children and families daily.
• Implement site standard accommodations for all students and train staff accordingly.
• Implement a child's health plan and/or safety plan which may include use of communication device, use of visuals, adaptive equipment, toileting, feeding and self care procedures (Example..Diabetes management, catheter cares, feeding tubes and transitioning a student to and from a wheelchair). Train staff accordingly and provide assistance to struggling staff.
• Implement a child's behavior modification plan with students who may display behaviors such as inappropriate verbal and/or physical behaviors. Train staff accordingly and provide assistance to struggling staff.
• Appropriately respond to a situation involving an escalated child.
• Display respect for individual differences, backgrounds, and interests by using inclusive materials and equipment.
• Follow Adventures Plus and Anoka Hennepin School District policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and required professional development.
• Maintain professional boundaries, a positive attitude and be a positive role model at all times.
• Work cooperatively with other Site Leaders, Site Coordinators, and school personnel during school days, Non-School Days and Summer.
• Assist in maintaining organization of paperwork and site needs.

IV. Staff Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide work direction, training and mentoring to all child care assistants, Lane 2 child care assistants, volunteers, and interns. Participate in the employee goal setting and evaluation process. Provide regular feedback and address performance concerns in a timely manner.

V. Education and/or Experience

Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children. High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree (60 college credits) / Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA); and 1 year (2080 hours) of experience working with children. OR 24 credits in Areas of Training/Credit listed below; and 2 years (4160 hours) of experience working with children in Out of School Time (OST).

VI. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

First-aid/CPR and CPI certified upon hire within 90 days - provided free of charge by Adventures Plus.

Site Leader hours will be paid at a rate of $21.03/hour to $26.47/hour - DOQ.

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