Blast Kidstop Instructor (800 am 430 pm)

Job Summary:To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning byhelping to create an enriching caring safe and equitable environment with fun and exciting choices for kids before and after school! In this role youll lead activities build relationships with students and support daily routines that keep our program running smoothly. If you enjoy working with children being part of a team and making a positive impact every day this is the job for you!

About Kidstop: Kidstop is a high-quality choice-based child care program serving Kindergarten through 5th grade students across multiple elementary schools. With over 1200 students enrolled our program supports youth through engaging supportive experiences that align with the districts mission: to inspire and prepare scholars with the confidence courage and competence to achieve their dreams contribute to community and engage in lifelong learning.

To be responsible for planning supervising and leading activities for Blast program at Oak View (4 year old) children while working with and collaboratingwith amorning and afternoon ESP to inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. This instructor position is unique from our other Four Star roles as it is a collaborative model that students come and go to other early learning opportunities at Oak View while also being supported by the BLAST team.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Develop ongoing program. Gather input from parents staff and children to use in planning.
• Greet parents and children.
• Work with and support all children in the program.
• Implement and participate in the Blast program that meets the social emotional intellectual and physical needs of the children.
• Promote effective use of time materials and standards for student discipline.
• In cooperation with Site Supervisor maintain the continual well being of the children in the program. This includes individual child conferences as needed with parents and staff.
• Develop and implement a written plan of program activities on a regular basis.
• Participate in all childrens activities; leads small group activities.
• Maintain an attractive safe and functional room environment; includes bulletin boards lockers/closets and supervising clean-up time. Assist in the planning and purchasing of supplies and equipment.
• Attend all staff meetings in-service workshops Four Star Express sponsored events and parent advisory meetings to maintain effective communication between the program and parents.
• Keep child related/program related records such as attendance programs schedules and others as determined by the Program Manager.
• Be knowledgeable of the overall philosophy of Four Star Express and the policies and procedures of the individual program.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age but 21 years of age is preferred at the time of employment.
• Must havetwo years of credit towards a bachelors degreeand 2080 hours of direct work experience in a preschool kindergarten readiness setting for children eligible for kindergarten the following school year.
• Experience must include assessing childrens cognitive skills with a child assessment instrument when the child enters the program and when a child leaves the program.
• Current First Aid and CPR training or within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Planning and implementing early childhood instructional content through hands-on learning lab instruction and play that enhances the childs skills in literacy math science social music and technology.
• Prefer a bachelors degreeand 1040 hours of direct work experience in a preschool kindergarten readiness setting for children eligible for kindergarten the following school year.

Salary:Please see page four of the collective bargaining agreement for Kidstop Instructors.
Hours: 8hrs/day; 5 days/week (8:00am-4:30pm)
Job Type: Full-time School Year
Bargaining Unit: Kidstop Instructors

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• ...and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information view the Districts Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veterans Preference: If you are an eligible veteran please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process please email Human Resources at or call .

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Required Experience:

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