Kid Zone Assistant

Lakeville-Area-Schools; Lakeville (MN); Sur place; USD 16 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Lakeville Area Schools is seeking a Kid Zone Assistant at Highview Elementary School. The role involves supervising children before and after school, leading educational activities, and ensuring safety during transitions and trips.

The position supports the Kid Zone Instructor and helps implement the daily curriculum, with activities across classrooms, gym, and outdoor spaces. This is a part‑time role offering meaningful community impact in a school setting.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age and a high school diploma.
• Experience working with children in group settings or tutorials preferred.
• Ability to engage children in activities while ensuring safety and well‑being.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and engage large and small groups of children in planned activities across settings (classroom, cafeteria, gym, etc.).
• Assist in preparing and implementing daily curriculum with the Kid Zone Instructor.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment by setting up, cleaning and storing supplies and equipment.
• Support transitions, meals, and field trips as needed.

Connaissances

Child supervision

Activity planning

Classroom management

Communication

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Community Education/ Kid Zone Assistant

Highview Elementary School

Engage, connect, make a difference!

Make a lasting impact on students while having fun with activities like arts and crafts, gym games, and hands‑on learning centers! As a Kid Zone Assistant, you will engage with students before and after school, leading educational and enjoyable activities while ensuring their safety and well‑being. The best part? You'll have the opportunity to go on exciting field trips, creating unforgettable experiences for both you and the students. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in students' lives while having fun every day! The work you will do is more than just a job.

SCHEDULE:

• 25hours per week
• 7:00 am - 10:00 am and 3:30 - 5:30 pm

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Workdirectly with and supervises large and small groups of children in planned activities throughout a variety of settings, such as: classroom, cafeteria, gym, computer lab, playground and while on field trips.
• Work with children with a variety of needs.
• Supervises children during transition, breakfast, lunch and snack.
• Assists the Kid Zone Instructor in preparing and implementing the daily curriculum.
• Maintains room environment by setting up, cleaning and storing supplies and equipment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 18 years of age, high school diploma
• Training or experience working with children in a group tutorial and supervisory setting.
• Interpersonal skills that lend themselves to a compatible working relationship with students and other adults in the workplace as determined by the coordinator.
• Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or assigned as necessary to meet the operational needs of the District, consistent with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements, and reasonable accommodation requirements.

See attached job description for a full list of position duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

This position follows the school year calendar, from September to June, with a total of 176 days + field trip days.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:

Student focused, community connected.

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award‑winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K‑12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected.

As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high‑quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well‑being of you and your family!

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
  • 12 paid holidays each year.
  • Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
    • All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full‑time benefits including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
    • Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
    • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part‑time voluntary benefits including low‑cost vision and legal insurance.
    • Health benefits include:
      • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST.
      • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
      • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
      • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available.
      • Wellness rewards program.
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visit PERA for non‑instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered Long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Tax‑free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well‑being, and performance. Under our EAP employees and their families can receive no‑cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere for better health and well‑being.

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov).

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:

There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective BargainingAgreements".

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity.

Need Help?

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