Special Needs Child Care Leader

South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo); Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo) is hiring a Special Needs Child Care Leader in Minnesota to work across our out-of-school time programs. The role supports social-emotional health and safety, collaborates with site teams, and backs up Site Supervisors as needed.

The position can be full-time or part-time and involves traveling between sites. The role emphasizes inclusive practices, attendance tracking, and coaching staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 120 hours of relevant training and 1 year of experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or must be obtained within 90 days of employment).
• Pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities with focus on inclusion.
• Lead inclusion-based initiatives.
• Take attendance and communicate with parents at drop-off/pick-up.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment.
• Coach and mentor program staff.
• Attend regular staff leadership meetings.
• Open and close the program as needed.

Skills

Inclusion support

Team leadership

Parent communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma with 120 hours training and 1 year experience

Associate's Degree with 6 months experience

Bachelor's Degree with 3 months experience

Job description

Special Needs Child Care Leader – Overview

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.

Your Role Will Include:

• 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.

Qualifications:

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

Salary and 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.

Location & Shift Times:

Placement could be at any or all of the 16 elementary schools.

• Full‑Time Hours:
  • Averages 32–35 hours/week, with some weeks higher than others
  • School Days:
    • 6:15–9:30 & 2:30–6:00 (6.25 hours) OR 6:15–9:30 & 2:00–6:00 (6.75 hours) PLUS Leadership Team Meeting (1.5–1.75 hours 1–3x/month – usually Tuesdays 9:45–11:15) AND an evening meeting usually 1x/month on Thursdays from 6–7:15 pm.
  • Non‑School Days & Summer: Regular workday. Can request to be scheduled up to an 8‑hour straight shift or may work a split shift.
• Part‑Time Hours:
  • School Days
    • Before school: 6:15–9:30 (3.25 hours), OR After school: 2:30–6:00 (3.5 hours) OR 2:00–6:00 (4.0 hours)
    • PLUS Leadership Team Meeting (1.5–1.75 hours 1–3x/month – usually Tuesdays 9:45–11:15) – if available – AND an evening meeting usually 1x/month on Thursdays from 6–7:15 pm.
    • Non‑School Days & Summer: Regular workday. Can request to be scheduled up to an 8‑hour straight shift or may work a split shift.

Additional Information:

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about education and inclusion for all children. An ideal candidate will be able to adapt to the needs of our students and won’t be afraid to jump in to solve problems. If this sounds like a good fit, apply today!