Educational Support Professional Four Star Express PM FLOAT Position (6.5 hoursday 5 daysweek)

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 by providing support in developing and implementing a Community Engagement pre-school child care program that reflects the diverse interests talents perspectives and learning styles of the children served in a manner consistent with the philosophies policies practices goals and expectations of Osseo Area Schools and the Four Star Express program.

About Four Star: Four Star Express is a high-quality early learning program for four-year-old students that aligns with the districts mission: 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. Four Star Express is a unique full-day childcare program located within the school setting designed to nurture prepare and support the growth of four-year-old children as they get ready for kindergarten.

Position Summary: We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Educational Support Professionals (ESPs) to support and supervise our youngest learners. This role includes leading activities supporting students physical and emotional needs maintaining a safe and welcoming environment and working closely with the instructor and team to deliver a quality early learning experience. This position requires you to go to any of our Four Star locations.

Four Star Express and Blast Locations: Basswood Cedar Island Oak View Rice Lake Rush Creek Weaver Lake and Woodland Elementary Schools. Location can vary each day based on program and staffing needs.
Final placement will be sent each day via text

Hours/Schedule: This is a school-year-only position and does not extend into the summer months. The regular schedule is MondayFriday 6 hours per day with typical hours from 11:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. There is potential for morning shifts if the candidate is able and willing to work earlier hours.

*Four Star Express is also open on most non-school days. Hours and locations vary on these days and staff are guaranteed their minimum scheduled hours sometime between 7:30 AM5:30 PM.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Health and Safety

• Follow all District program and building health and safety procedures.
• Communicate accidents/incidents concerning children/staff verbally and in writing to Program Leaders and/or families as needed.
• Ensure all students are actively supervised at all times (indoor/outdoor play meal times and nap/rest times) including those requiring extra support.

• Actively supervise all children in the program at all times.
• Accurately count and track students throughout transitions activities spaces and field trips to ensure all children are accounted for at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of children and families.
• Support field trips and adjust hours and/or locations as needed.

• Collaborate with instructors and program leaders and staff to ensure the well-being of children and to provide enriching activities.
• Follow up with families regarding concerns or feedback and complete necessary documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting families and ensuring children are signed in/out of the program.
• Welcomes and values diversity in thought culture and perspective fostering an inclusive environment free of judgment.
• Assist with preparation of materials meals/snacks and clean up tasks.
• Perform additional site duties as assigned.

• Dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families children and staff regardless of abilities ethnicities genders and religious beliefs.
• Assisting and supporting individuals accommodations may include extra individual support.
• Assist with medical physical or behavioral needs as necessary.
• Operate adaptive equipment (e.g. wheelchairs augmentative communication devices assistive technology) and ensure proper use.
• Assist children with self-care tasks (e.g. feeding dressing toileting) Lifting moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks as needed.
• Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse perform basic medical procedures to include but not limited to tube feedings seizure recognition and precautions etc.

• Facilitate and organize enriching opportunities for children across different groups abilities and identities.
• Support collaborate with a team to facilitate enriching activities that promote a childs social emotional intellectual developmental and physical well-being.
• Lead or assist in small and/or large group activities and transitions.
• Actively engage with children role modeling positive behavior supervision and leadership.
• Follow and uphold the mission philosophy guidelines policies and procedures of the District and Kidstop program.
• Support the implementation of schedules and routines that meet childrens developmental needs.

• All new hires must complete a background check and all required pre-employment paperwork prior to their start date.
• Attend staff meetings in-service training/workshops and program-sponsored events.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Preferred 18 years of age or older
• Experience working with children especially four year old children is preferred.
• Interest or background in early childhood education or child development is a plus
• Ability to lead groups and support structured and unstructured activities.
• Strong skills in organization flexibility confidence patience understanding teamwork and communication.

Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professionals

Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule:Part time school year only. Open on non-school days

Desired start date: As soon as possible

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:

Unclear Seniority