District-Wide Kids Club Lead Supervisor

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 3,430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Kids Club Supervisor - Float to plan and run a daily School Age Child Care program across 16 elementary buildings, leading paraprofessionals and aides, and ensuring safety and developmental needs are met.

This full-time, year-round role provides a base pay of $24.90 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement plans, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Degree in related field of Education or Child Development and/or Child Care OR 2080 hours (1 year @ full-time status) of work experience in a Child Development and/or Child Care setting
• Minimum of 120 documented hours of relevant training in areas such as: child development, child guidance, human relations, communications, recreational programming
• First aid and CPR certification
• Successful completion of DCYF/DHS fingerprinting/background check requirements
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• Competency in performing computer functions, including the use of email, Internet, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment according to health and safety recommendations outlined in State Guidelines. Provide consistent observation of safety and health issues concerning children and staff. Establish a warm, caring environment through the use of age appropriate direct and indirect positive guidance techniques.
• Plan and implement curriculum areas on site that meet the needs of a variety of activity and age levels of children. Specific activity areas are outlined in State Guidelines. Establish a routine that encourages a child's independence in individual, small and large group settings.
• Establish a positive and friendly relationship with parents/guardians, providing them updated information on a regular basis. Direct negative comments to the Program Coordinators and/or Youth Programs Manager as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate family records. Notify Kids Club enrollment clerk immediately of any changes in student status.
• Coach and evaluate Paraprofessionals team. Perform job evaluations of team members (30/60/90 days for probationary staff; annual for non-probationary staff). Approve absences and payroll for the Paraprofessional team.
• Model appropriate language, dress, behavior guidance and activity participation/preparation.
• Attend Leadership Team meetings. Conduct site-based meetings on a regular basis to share information from the Leadership Team meetings.
• Work non-school day sessions. Cooperate with co-Site Supervisors to plan, communicate, and implement activities for the non-school days. Supervise the Paraprofessionals during the session.
• Maintain and monitor personal training records to adhere to State Guidelines for training and continuing education (2% of your annual work hours). Participate in district-sponsored training when available and pursue additional training opportunities from associated organizations. Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Program Coordinators and Youth Programs Manager as well as the Child Protection Services department of the county where child resides.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Degree in Education/Child Development/Child Care

2080 hours work experience

First aid and CPR certification

DCYF/DHS background check

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Kids Club Supervisor - Float to plan and run a daily School Age Child Care program across 16 elementary buildings, leading paraprofessionals and aides, and ensuring safety and developmental needs are met.

This full-time, year-round role provides a base pay of $24.90 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement plans, and flexible spending accounts.