Kidstop Lead Instructor - Basswood Elementary

About Us

Kidstop and Four Star Express programs provide high‑quality out‑of‑school time care for youth ages 4 through 5th grade. Serving over 1,300 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.

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 and programming to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for all participants.

• 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)

• Communicates with families, youth, and school district staff in an accurate, friendly, and timely manner through multiple methods.
• 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 field trip 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 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…