Blast Kidstop Instructor (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Osseo Ind School District 279•Maple Grove, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 helping to create an enriching, caring, safe and equitable environment with fun and exciting choices for kids before and after school! In this role, you'll 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 1,200 students enrolled, our program supports youth through engaging, supportive experiences that 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. To be responsible for planning, supervising, and leading activities for Blast program at Oak View (4 year old) children while working with and collaborating with a morning 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age, but 21 years of age is preferred at the time of employment.
Must have two years of credit towards a bachelor's degree and 2,080 hours of direct work experience in a preschool kindergarten readiness setting for children eligible for kindergarten the following school year.
Experience must include assessing children's 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.

Nice To Haves

Planning and implementing early childhood instructional content, through hands-on learning lab instruction and play that enhances the child's skills in literacy, math, science, social, music and technology.
Prefer a bachelor's degree, and 1,040 hours of direct work experience in a preschool kindergarten readiness setting for children eligible for kindergarten the following school year.

Responsibilities

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.
Develop and implement a written plan of program activities on a regular basis.
Participate in all children's 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.