ESP - Kidstop AM Position; Positions vary

ESP - Kidstop AM Position (Positions vary from 1.5-3.25 hours/day; 5 days/week)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Aspen Ridge Elementary - Maple Grove, Minnesota

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.

Kidstop Locations:
Basswood, Cedar Island, Edinbrook, Elm Creek, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, and Woodland Elementary Schools. Positions vary based on program and staffing needs. Final placement will be determined and discussed during the interview process.

• 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.

• Actively supervise all youth in the program at all times.
• Accurately count and track students throughout transitions, activities, spaces and field trips to ensure all children are accounted for at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of youth and families.
• Support field trips and adjust hours and/or locations as needed.

• Collaborate with Program Leaders and staff to ensure the well‑being of youth.
• 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.
• Welcomes and values diversity in thought, culture, and perspective, fostering an inclusive environment free of judgment.
• Perform additional site duties as assigned.

• Assist with medical, physical, or behavioral needs as necessary.
• Operate adaptive equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and ensure proper use.
• Assist youth with self‑care tasks (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting); lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks as needed.
• Assist and support individual accommodations, including extra individual support.
• Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions.
• Dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, youth, and staff regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.

• Facilitate and organize enriching opportunities for youth across different age groups, abilities, and identities.
• Support, collaborate with a team to facilitate enriching activities that promote youth's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical well‑being.
• Areas may include:
  • Health/Fitness
  • Science
  • Social Skill Building
  • Literacy
  • Music and Art
  • Service Learning
  • Games/Events
• Lead small and/or large group activities.
• Actively engage with youth, role‑modeling positive behavior, supervision, and leadership.
• Follow and uphold the mission, philosophy, guidelines, policies, and procedures of the District and Kidstop program.

• All new hires must complete a background check and all required pre‑employment paperwork…