Kids Club Associate

Kids Club Associate

Chisago Lakes School District 2144 is currently seeking applicants for a Kids Club Associate position. This role is located at Primary Elementary and operates on a split shift schedule from 6:15 AM to 9:00 AM in the morning and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the afternoon. The position is not benefit eligible.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, building positive relationships, and making a difference in students' days. Kids Club operates from 6 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday with no weekends. Offers non-school day field trips, we are closed majority of Christmas Break and all of Spring Break.

The Kids Club employee provides direct care and essential supervision for children in the Kids Club program during before- and after-school sessions. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, warm, and stimulating environment, actively supervising students, facilitating structured activities, and assisting the Program Supervisor with daily preparation and cleanup duties.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide constant supervision to children in Kids Club to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Provide a safe environment with a variety of fun and innovative activities.
• Facilitate structured group activities (e.g., gym games) to teach rules, expectations, and cooperation.
• Interact with children to ensure their needs are being met and provide a warm, caring environment.
• If a child sustains minor injuries, provide basic first aid and immediately notify the Program Supervisor.
• Provide children direction and guidance if needed, consistent with Kids Club behavior and discipline practices and expectations.
• Be available to give children basic guidance and support for emotional concerns.
• Communicate all concerns involving children, including behavioral issues or special needs, to the Program Supervisor immediately.
• Include the Program Supervisor in all decisions involving student discipline.
• Model appropriate behavior, guidance, and activity participation for all children.
• Assist the Supervisor with preparation for the day so everything is ready and organized for the shift.
• Perform clean-up duties at the end of the shift, including cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs, and counters, and leaving the room as it was upon arrival.
• Assist the Program Supervisor with all requested tasks and fulfill needs as they arise as determined by the Community Education staff.
• Attend staffing conferences when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality as per mandated data privacy laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent; must be 18 years or older.

Experience: Minimum of two years experience in the direct supervision and programming of activities for children; demonstrated aptitude for the work performed.

Essential skills required to perform the work include:

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with diverse staff, students, and families.
• Ability to anticipate classroom needs, work independently, and take direction without constant supervision.
• Ability to safely and effectively supervise a large group of children (ages 3-12) in various activities.
• Ability to show interest in working with children, have a pleasant manner, and provide a warm, caring, and stimulating environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and effectively communicate student and program needs to the Supervisor.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to administer first aid for minor injuries.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Physical job requirements include frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional exposure to up to 100 pounds; and consistent talking and hearing.