Kid Connection Site Lead

Farmington Area Public Schools; Farmington (AR); On-site; USD 124,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not full benefit Eligible

ESST benefit

Earned sick and safe time (Minnesota)

Job summary

Farmington Area Public Schools is hiring a Kid Connection Site Lead to provide quality, age-appropriate school-age care programming under the coordination of the Kid Connection Coordinator. The role requires planning, scheduling, staff supervision, and regular communication with families and district staff.

The position offers part-time hours (5.5 hours per day, 27.5 per week) across 184 contracted days per year with a pay range of $24.55 to $27.59 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Child Care experience required, School Age Care experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and communicate effectively both orally and in writing via email with parents/guardians and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement a developmentally appropriate program at the Kid Connection site.
• Oversee daily schedules, rosters, and counts of children.
• Supervise and coach site instructors and lead staff meetings.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and school district staff.
• Write, implement, and post weekly lesson plans.
• Be available to work non-school days including off-site field trips.

Skills

Child Care experience

School Age Care

Effective communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google

Job description

Kid Connection Site Lead
ARE
Start Date ASAP
Hours:
5.5 hrs/day, 27.5 per week
184 days/year

Salary: $24.55-$27.59/ hour depending on experience

Job Summary:

Provides quality, age appropriate, school age care programming and curriculum under the direction of the Kid Connection Coordinator.

Essential functions of the job may include but is not limited to the following:

• Planning, developing, and implementing a developmentally appropriate program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Kid Connection program and guidelines.
• Oversee and maintain daily schedules, rosters, and accurate counts of children.
• Set the tone for a positive work environment, and observe the program in action for: quality, program improvement needs, staff observation.
• Direct, supervise, schedule, and manage instructors at assigned site through observation and coaching.
• Guide children's behavior in a consistent, positive style.
• Maintain student files and document behavior when appropriate.
• Design and maintain a supportive, safe environment.
• Conduct regular site staff meetings.
• Communicate on a regular basis with parents/guardians and school district staff.
• Supervise and monitor students at all times; supervise indoor and outdoor play, participate and intervene as necessary.
• Implement emergency procedures when needed, including performance of CPR.
• On site CCAP lead.
• Write, implement, and post weekly lesson plans.
• Must be available to work non-school days. Non-school day programming includes participation and supervision during off-site field trips for a straight shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Child Care experience required, School Age Care experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and communicate effectively both orally and in writing via email with parents/guardians and school staff.
• Ability to triangulate communication effectively from from Coordinator and other district staff to on-site staff, families, and stakeholders
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.
• Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems, as well as disruptive situations.
• Ability to knowledgeably lead a staff team and adequately provide direction and support to individual team members
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Must have a high degree of flexibility.
• Must have the ability and proven record of reporting to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the matter of district business, and demonstrate teamwork in daily activities.
• Is prompt and thorough in completing assignments, and attending to details accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to use Google and learn computer software.

• Not full benefit Eligible
• ESST benefit
• Employees in Minnesota are entitled to earned sick and safe time under Minnesota Statutes 181.9447, subdivision 9, a form of paid leave