Kids Connection Lead Instructor - St. Francis Elementary

Kids Connection Lead Instructor - St. Francis Elementary

• Position Type:
  Community Education Programs/ Kids Connection Lead Instructor
• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Location:
  
  St. Francis Elementary School (K-5)
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026

Duty Days Per Year: 190-220

Hours Per Day: School year hours 6.5 per day scheduled between the hours of 5:45am-9:30am and 3:15pm-6:00pm, this is a split shift during the school year. Summer hours are typically a straight shift.

Type of Position: (X) Continuing ( ) Temporary

Salary: $20.40-$20.79 per hour, depending on qualifications and $.50/hour split shift differential during the school year. An annual $500.00 cellular telephone stipend; according to the Unaffiliated Employee Group Work Agreement

Supervisor of Position: Chris Spindler-Schlottman, Kids Connection Program Supervisor

Qualifications:

• CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development is preferred.
• Childcare experience required.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent), required.
• Training and experience related to child development, child guidance, cultural dynamics, communication, and activities is desired.
• Effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Flexibility and the ability to sub for other instructors or shifts is needed.
• First Aid and CPR Certification, preferred.
• Prepares and implements age appropriate curriculum involving various activities to stimulate children's cognitive skills, abilities and development. May assist with planning.
• Performs cleaning duties and organizes daily routine materials and supplies.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Job Description: Unaffiliated-Kids Connection Lead Instructor

Summary of Duties: Kids Connection/Just 4 Kids is a child care program providing care for children 3 years old to 5th grade. Lead Instructors, implement and supervise appropriate classroom, gym, and outdoor activities. Lead Instructors may assist Site Coordinator with planning as well as other duties as assigned.

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account
  - Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.