Four Star Express Kidstop Instructor

Four Star Express Kidstop Instructor (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Rush Creek Elementary - Maple Grove, Minnesota

Starting Date: Immediately

Job summary:

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 providing support in developing and implementing a Community Engagement pre‑school child care program that reflects the diverse interests, talents, perspectives and learning styles of the children served in a manner consistent with the philosophies, policies, practices, goals and expectations of Osseo Area Schools and the Four Star Express program.

About Four Star:
Four Star Express is a high‑quality early learning program for four‑year‑old students that aligns with the district’s mission:
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. Four Star Express is a unique, full‑day childcare program located within the school setting, designed to nurture, prepare, and support the growth of four‑year‑old children as they get ready for kindergarten.

• 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 Four Star Express 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; 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.

• Follow all District, program, and building health and safety procedures.
• Communicate accidents/incidents concerning children/staff verbally and in writing to Program Leaders and/or families as needed.
• Ensure all students are actively supervised at all times (indoor/outdoor play, meal times and nap/rest times), including those requiring extra support.

• Actively supervise all children 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 children and families.
• Support field trips and adjust hours and/or locations as needed.

• Collaborate with instructors and program leaders and staff to ensure the well‑being of children and to provide enriching activities.
• Follow up with families regarding concerns or feedback and complete necessary documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting families and ensuring children are signed in/out of the program.
• Welcomes and values diversity in thought, culture, and perspective, fostering an inclusive environment free of judgment.
• Assist with preparation of materials, meals/snacks and clean‑up tasks.
• Perform additional site duties as assigned.

• Dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, children, and staff regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.
• Assisting and…