Blast Kidstop Instructor

Starting Date: Immediately

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!

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.

• 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. This includes individual child conferences as needed with parents and staff.
• Develop and implement a written plan of program activities on a regular basis.
• Participate in all children’s activities; lead 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.

• 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 toward 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 the child leaves the program.
• Current First Aid and CPR training or within 90 days of employment.

• 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.
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals.
• …and more!

Salary: Please see page four of the collective bargaining agreement for Kidstop Instructors.

Hours: 8 hours/day; 5 days/week (8:00 am‑4:30 pm)

Job Type: Full‑time, School Year

Bargaining Unit: Kidstop Instructors

• Job : 5774385
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Part‑Time

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, veteran‑friendly employer.

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR or call 763‑391‑7007.

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.