Before & After School Program Staff - Orono Public Schools

OnTheRadar; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick and Safe Time

PERA pension

Job summary

Spartan Kids, part of Orono Public Schools, is hiring staff for mornings and afternoons to engage Kindergarten–5th grade students in safe, fun activities. Shifts run 7:00–9:00 AM and 3:30–5:45 PM, with extra hours on non-school days.

Pay ranges from $13.65 to $18.50 per hour, Monday–Friday, and offers Earned Sick and Safe Time and PERA benefits. This role supports kids’ social and emotional growth in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Fun, nurturing personality and love for working with kids.
• Punctuality, reliability and flexibility.
• Experience with kids ages 5–12; First Aid/CPR certification and child care or education experience are a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, choice-based activities — games, art, and play that help kids grow socially and emotionally
• Supervise and build positive relationships with K–5 students, keeping the environment safe, respectful, and inclusive
• Be a warm, welcoming face for kids and families every day

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Love for kids

Punctuality

Job description

Pay: $13.65–$18.50/hour, depending on qualifications | Monday–Friday, 2–4.5 hours per day

Love working with kids but need a schedule that fits around school, retirement, or another job? Spartan Kids, Orono Public Schools’ before and after school program, is hiring staff to make mornings and afternoons fun for kids in Kindergarten–5th grade.

The schedule works with your life:

• Morning shift: 7:00–9:00 AM
• Afternoon shift: 3:30–5:45 PM
• Extra hours available on non-school days

What You’ll Do

• Lead fun, choice-based activities — games, art, and play that help kids grow socially and emotionally
• Supervise and build positive relationships with K–5 students, keeping the environment safe, respectful, and inclusive
• Be a warm, welcoming face for kids and families every day

What You Need

• A fun, nurturing personality and a genuine love for working with kids
• Punctuality, reliability, and flexibility — program days move fast
• Experience with kids ages 5–12 is appreciated; First Aid/CPR certification and child care or education experience are a plus, not a requirement

Benefits

• Earned Sick and Safe Time
• PERA, Minnesota’s public employee pension — the district contributes alongside you, something retail and restaurant jobs almost never offer
• Paid experiencein education or child development