Special Needs Child Care Assistant

Job overview

The Special Needs Child Care Assistant role supports before- and after-school care at elementary schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District communities of Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Ham Lake, and Ramsey, Minnesota. Pay starts at $18.99 and goes up to $22.08 per hour; candidates with an associate’s degree or higher start at $19.66 per hour. Adventures Plus serves school-age children, with a focus on inclusion and support for children with individual plans. The assistant supervises and engages children, implements accommodations and health or safety plans, adapts activities, and supports social and behavioral needs. The role helps create a safe, inclusive environment where children with varying needs can participate in before- and after-school care.

What you'll do

• Supervise and interact with school-age children, prioritizing those with inclusion plans
• implement accommodations and individualized health or safety plans
• follow behavior intervention plans
• teach skills and support social interactions
• adapt activities for participation
• help manage escalated situations
• participate in staff meetings and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special needs child care assistant

inclusive child care

school-age children

individualized inclusion plans

before-school care

after-school care

anoka-hennepin school district

anoka mn

$18.99–$22.08/hr

behavior support

health and safety plans

full-time and part-time shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting offers full-time shifts from 6:30–9:30 a.m. and 3:00–6:00 p.m. (6+ hours), as well as part-time morning or afternoon shifts.

About the employer

Anoka - Hennepin School District is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.