Kidstop Lead Instructor - Edinbrook Elementary

Edinbrook Elementary (Primary location; will vary for summer and non-school days) Summer 2025 assignment will be at Woodland Elementary. Edinbrook is a hub site for our before and after school program.   Schedule & Hours:  School Year: 8-hour split shift (Monday-Friday)  6:15 AM - 10:15 AM & 2:15 PM - 6:15 PM Non-School Days & Summer: 40-hour a week, straight shift hours that will vary (8 hours/day, Monday-Friday)     About Us  Kidstop and Four Star Express programs provide high-quality programs out-of-school time care for youth ages 4 through 5th grade. Serving over 1,200 students across multiple elementary schools, we are committed to fostering an enriching, safe, and equitable environment where youth can engage in fun, hands-on experiences daily. Our programs align with the district’s mission to inspire and prepare scholars with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in lifelong learning.  Position Summary  The Kidstop Lead Instructor plays a critical role in creating a positive and supportive environment for children, youth, families, and staff. This position is responsible for on-site leadership, mentorship, and coordination of daily activities to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for all participants.  Edinbrook is a hub site for our before and after school care program and supports multiple families and youth from various elementary schools.    Key Responsibilities  Communicates with families, youth, and school district staff in an accurate, friendly, and timely manner through multiple methods.  Communication and collaboration with multiple elementary schools and transportation is essential due to being a hub site for the school year.    Informs stakeholders about program updates and deadlines to ensure seamless participation in the program. Communicates and coordinates with several internal and external partners to ensure a quality program. Builds respectful relationships with youth, families, community partners, and district staff. Supports all out-of-school time activities, families, and staff (YE instructors, building supervisors, etc.) on-site to ensure a safe, secure, welcoming, and supportive environment. Greets and engages with families and youth daily. Works with and supports all youth in the program. Communicates and documents accidents or incidents concerning youth or staff to appropriate supervisors or families. Maintains confidentiality and privacy of youth and families. Implements district, building/school, and program policies and procedures. Creates and maintains a safe and welcoming environment that supports and serves the needs of youth and families. Appreciates and supports the development of individual attributes in the youth served in the program. Ensures the safety of all program participants and serves as the incident commander. Responsible for conducting drills on a regular basis with staff and students.  Provides overall daily direction of the program and work direction for other staff. Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of program space and makes physical changes as necessary to meet the needs of participants. Collaborates with others to organize and support field trips; reviews plans assists with groups and preparation. Works closely with the Site Supervisor before finalization, communicates destination expectations to students and staff, and ensures all necessary preparations (e.g., snacks, water, lunches, group assignments, and supplies) are completed for a smooth and successful experience Attends all required Lead Instructor meetings and other meetings and field trips as needed. Assists in facilitating meetings as necessary. Meetings/Field Trips may occur outside of your scheduled work time, and adjustments to your work schedule may be required. Collaboration with your site supervisor will be necessary to accommodate these adjustments.   Provides positive and corrective feedback and alternatives as needed. Assesses and utilizes team members’ areas of expertise to provide for optimum outcomes. Works collaboratively with other staff and youth to plan and implement age-appropriate, fun, enriching, and hands-on experiences for youth on a regular basis.   Facilitates and organizes enriching opportunities for youth across different age groups, abilities, and identities. Supports the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of each youth. Serves as a community education liaison at building and district levels. Develops and supports all enrichment opportunities for youth including Youth Enrichment. Advocates and supports overall program quality improvement goals, procedures, guidelines, and state statutes (DHS Certification or others). Participates in activities with youth and leads small or large group activities. Provides accommodations to programming to meet the needs of all youth, including those identified with special needs. Demonstrates dedication to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, scholars, and staff, regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs. Implements and maintains fidelity to all quality improvement measures as defined by the Site Supervisor or Program Managers. Works as a team member to ensure all staff are successful and the mission of the district is met. Serves as a positive representative of all out-of-school time programs. Mindful of words and actions and does not allow negative emotions to affect others. Supports the Site Supervisor in the consistent delivery of programs and services. Problem-solves, collaborates, and communicates on-site issues and needs in a timely and effective manner. Builds trusting relationships with all youth, family, and staff. Honors all youth, families, and staff. Serves as a positive role model, displaying attributes such as creativity, problem-solving, a learning mindset, responsibility, and positivity. Welcomes diversity in thinking, culture, and perspective without judgment. Supports professional development by assisting with onboarding new staff, training, and facilitation. Completes other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor, Program Manager, Program Coordinator, or Site Leadership.   Qualifications  Must be at least 18 years of age, but 21 years of age is preferred at the time of employment.  Must have an Associate degree or two years of relevant post-secondary education in Youth Work, Education, Social Work, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred in recreation, education or related field twitch at least one year previous experience. Minimum of 2,080 hours (approximately one year) of experience working with K-8 youth in a childcare or school-age program. Meets Minnesota School Age Childcare Program Standards, including 120 hours of training in child development, guidance, and/or recreation coursework. Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).   Salary:  View salary grid on Page 4, Section 1. of the Kidstop Instructor agreement  Range is $24.70 - $29.40   Bargaining unit: Kidstop Instructor   Desired start date: ASAP  Osseo Area Schools offers:  Meaningful and impactful work  Opportunities to grow professionally A variety of benefits 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 District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.   Veteran’s 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 [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.  Background Check Process 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.