Anticipated KidVentures Site Assistant Positions

Northfield Public Schools; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Northfield Public Schools seeks a Part-time KidVentures Site Assistant to support after-school programs at Elementary Schools. The role involves assisting with daily activities, supervising children aged 5-12, and helping organize age-appropriate activities on site and during field trips.

Hours up to 28.5 per week, before/after school, with no benefits. Requires a two-year degree in child development or related field and experience with children in this age range.

Qualifications

• Two year degree in child development or like degree preferred.
• Experience working with children ages 5-12 is required.
• Must be able to go outside, on field trips, and help plan and implement age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Ventures Coordinator and Ventures Site Leader, supervise daily activities and interact with children.
• Assist in preparing the site for daily activities and enforce program safety rules.
• Provide support to the Site Leader in programming activities and field trips for children aged 5-12.
• Communicate with families upon arrival and departure and ensure program compliance with policies.

Skills

Child supervision

Youth engagement

Field trips

Education

Two-year degree in child development

Job description

Openings as of 9/21/2026

• Job ID: 4757 - Anticipated KidVentures Site Assistant Positions
• Position Type: Ventures/KidVentures Site Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/15/2026
• Location: Elementary Schools
• Date Available: 08/27/2026
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job ID: 4757 - Anticipated KidVentures Site Assistant Positions - Part-time positions beginning 08/27/2026.

Location: Elementary Schools

Scheduled Hours/Days: Up to 28.5 hrs/wk; Before and/or after school (6:30-school start and/or 2:30/3:00-6:00).

Qualifications: Two year degree in child development or like degree preferred. Experience working with children ages 5-12 is required. Must be able to go outside, on field trips, and help plan and implement age-appropriate activities.

Pay Rate/Range: $19.27/hr. - $21.34/hr.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Deadline: Open Until Filled - EOE (06/15/2026) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Ventures Coordinator and Ventures Site Leader, the Site Assistant assists the Site Leader in supervising daily activities; interacting with children or youth; assisting in preparing the site for daily activities; enforcing program behavioral rules and safety guidelines; and providing support to the Site Leader in working closely with students in site projects and assisting in the programming of site activities.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors behaviors and activities to ensure the safety of children ages 5-12.
• Monitors the behavior of children or youth to ensure compliance with behavioral guidelines, rules and standards of the program.
• Diffuses escalating situations between children or youth and takes appropriate actions within program rules and procedures.
• Eliminates potential environmental hazards to safeguard children.
• Interacts with, plays with and talks with children or youth on a continual basis.
• Participates with children or youth in group games.
• Enforces all health and safety rules of the program including sanitary rules; playground rules; rules concerning the use of supplies and equipment.
• Adjusts program activities and assists children with special needs, disabilities, maturation, and skills differences.
• Communicates with families on a regular basis upon their arrival and departure of the program.
• Follows all DHS licensure requirements.

Provides support and assists the site leader in various support and programming activities and projects within the program.

• Provides support to children or youth in developing the projects and activities at the site.
• Provides support in programming activities, field trips, activities or other projects of the program.
• Must be able to spend time outdoors and be comfortable going on field trips, including swimming field trips.

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