Kidstop Instructor-Substitute Kidstop and Four Star Express

Openings as of 6/2/2026

Kidstop Instructor-Substitute for Kidstop and Four Star Express

• Position Type:
  Kidstop/ Kidstop Instructor
• Date Posted: 5/21/2025

Kidstop is a high‑quality, choice‑based child care program serving Kindergarten through 5th grade students across multiple elementary schools. Four Star Express is an early learning program for four year olds. 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.

Join our team as a Kidstop Instructor Substitute and help create an enriching, caring, safe and equitable environment with fun and exciting choices for kids before and after school or in a four‑year‑old classroom. 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!

Basswood, Cedar Island, Edinbrook, Elm Creek, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, and Woodland Elementary Schools. Positions and sites vary based on program areas.

Monday–Friday Kidstop positions will be available in the morning and afternoon hours ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 hours per day. Four Star Express hours vary. Both vary depending on staffing and program needs. Open positions and daily hours are posted in our electronic scheduling software. Kidstop and Four Star Express are open on most non‑school days. Hours and locations vary on these days, and hours are sometime between 6:30 AM–6:00 PM.

• Health & Safety – Follow all District, program, and building health and safety procedures. Communicate accidents/incidents concerning youth/staff verbally and in writing to Program Leaders and/or families as needed.
• Supervision & Security – Actively supervise all youth in the program at all times; accurately count and track students throughout transitions, activities, spaces and field trips; maintain confidentiality and privacy of youth and families; support field trips and adjust hours and/or locations as needed.
• Communication, Teamwork & Partnerships – Collaborate with Program Leaders and staff; follow up with families regarding concerns or feedback and complete necessary documentation; provide excellent customer service by greeting families and ensuring youth are signed in/out of the program; perform additional site duties as assigned; welcome and value diversity in thought, culture, and perspective, fostering an inclusive environment free of judgment.
• Inclusive Environment – Assist with medical, physical, or behavioral needs as necessary; assist with self‑care tasks (feeding, dressing, toileting); lift, move and transition may be required; dedicate to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, youth and staff regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders and religious beliefs.
• Quality Programming – Support, create and lead/facilitate a variety of enriching activities that promote social, emotional and overall well‑being of youth; areas include health/fitness, science, social skill building, literacy, music, art, service learning; create and organize enriching opportunities across age groups, abilities, and identities; lead small or large group activities; engage role‑model positive behavior and leadership; follow and uphold the mission, philosophy, guidelines, policies and procedures of the District and Kidstop program;
  
  gather input from youth and staff; prepare supplies.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have 12 semester credits or more in child development.
• Must have 2,080 hours of direct work experience within the Kindergarten‑5th grade age group.
• Must be able to create lesson plans to support educational/enrichment activities.
• Skills include organization, flexibility, confidence, patience, understanding, teamwork and communication.