Before and After School Instructor

Lakeville Area Schools • Lakeville, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Before and After School Instructor develops, implements, and leads engaging activities for students in grades K–5 in a fun and enriching environment. The role supports students’ learning and development, builds positive relationships, and helps ensure participants are safe, supported, and inspired.

The Instructor assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of school-age care and enrichment activities, programs, and services. The role creates and implements age-appropriate, theme-based curriculum aligned with the Minnesota School Age Indicators of Progress, and provides customer service for program-specific needs, problem solving, conflict resolution, and participant accommodations. The Instructor works with large and small groups in classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, playgrounds, and on field trips.

This position is based at Highview Elementary and follows a split shift of 6:15–10:00 a.m. and 3:30–6:00 p.m. The schedule is 183 days plus field trip days. Pay is $26.57–$29.92 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Requirements

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in high-volume settings.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Proficient in computer use.

Nice To Haves

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Elementary Education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating school-age care and enrichment activities, programs, and services for children in grades K–5.
• Create and implement age-appropriate, theme-based curriculum aligned with the Minnesota School Age Indicators of Progress.
• Serve as the primary contact for program-specific needs, provide customer service, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and ensure accommodations for all participants.
• Work directly with large and small groups of children in classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, playgrounds, and during field trips.
• Help ensure students are safe, supported, and inspired.

Benefits

• Personal time
• Sick time
• Paid holidays
• Full benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed