Kids Club Paraprofessional - Before School at Middleton Elementary

South Washington County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity protection plans

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Kids Club Paraprofessional for the Middleton Elementary before-school program. The role supports one or more Kids Club Supervisors in delivering instructional and supervisory activities for School Age Child Care program participants.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, supervising activities, ensuring safety, and fostering positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sixty hours of relevant childcare training required.
• Strong teamwork, confidentiality, professionalism and communication skills.
• Ability to follow supervisor directions and adapt to student needs.
• First Aid CPR certification or within 3 months of hire.
• 60 hours of childcare training and 1,040 hours of prior experience with children are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist KC Supervisors with implementing lesson plans and activities.
• Lead program activities and support safe, positive environments for students.
• Monitor attendance and ensure safety across OST programs.
• Model positive behavior and use conflict resolution strategies.
• Follow district policies, confidentiality rules, and safeguarding procedures.
• Prepare materials and set up activity areas; assist with meals and snacks.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Communication skills

First Aid CPR certified

Behavior management techniques

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sixty hours of childcare training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Internet navigation

Job description

Kids Club Paraprofessional - Before School at Middleton Elementary JobID: 19534

• Date Posted: 11/11/2026
• Location: Middleton Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/16/26 or until filled

Position

Kids Club Paraprofessional - Before School

Location

Middleton Elementary School

Hours per Day

Start and End Times: 1.75 hours per day 6:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Program Notes

Position follows school calendar. Candidates must be available to work varying hours on select Non-School Days. Candidates will have options to work in various summer positions.

Starting Base Pay

$21.93 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

As soon as possible

Available for Application

November 11, 2026 - November 16, 2026, or until filled

Highly Qualified Information

This position is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (approved 2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester post-secondary credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district regularly).

Notes

Eligible for a retention bonus based on grant availability. Successful candidates can combine other before school, after school or midday paraprofessional positions to increase daily work hours.

BENEFITS:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• dependent life insurance
• long-term disability coverage
• accident plans
• critical illness plans
• hospital indemnity plans
• identity protection plans
• flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• retirement plans
• These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting one or more Kids Club (KC) Supervisors in providing instructional and supervisory support to students enrolled in the School Age Child Care program and other Out-of-
School Time (OST) programs. This position also assists with implementing lesson plans, set-up and all prep work for activities, participates in activities and develops positive relationships with children, staff, and parents within the program.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate and assist Kids Club (KC) Supervisors with the implementation of lesson plans as outlined in state and program guidelines including physical activity, the arts, literacy, STEM, cultural/language, life skills, and social emotional learning. Independently and actively lead and participate in all program activities and in all program events.
• Work with team to develop the mental, physical, social, and emotional abilities of all children. Promptly address any student needs, intervening with positive behavior intervention strategies and inform KC Supervisor of any observations regarding difficulties in adjustment, learning, social interaction, behavior, and/or the physical functioning of individual children. All staff are expected to work with all students and meet the diverse needs of our students and families.
• Support and maintain the safety and security of the children in the School Age Child Care Program and other Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. Accountable for regular, timely and accurate attendance counts and continual monitoring of the environment to ensure safety, completing all necessary documentation.
• Model appropriate behavior, and implement program strategies to guide children in developing positive social relationships. Intervene, as appropriate, using strategies such as peer mediation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and/or other behavioral management techniques such as Social Emotional Learning strategies and Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies.
• Comply with district and KC policies and procedures, including but not limited to: emergency procedures, building orientation and practices, confidentiality, student vulnerability, reporting (including injuries, behavioral issues and suspected abuse or neglect), classroom management and all inclusion practices. Actively support reasonable accommodations as established by the program.
• Prepare equipment and materials for activities and arrange the program areas as necessary. This includes set-up and clean-up of the supplies, equipment, and program areas, as well as the preparation and serving of meals and snacks gaining support of the students to do these tasks as appropriate. Notify Site Supervisor about equipment that needs repair or replacement, or supplies that needs purchasing.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in staff development activities, and site and staff meetings, as required.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• Proven teamwork, confidentiality, professionalism and communication skills.
• Proven ability to provide services to student as directed by supervisor in a manner that demonstrates a positive respect for the dignity and basic rights of children. Accepts work direction willingly and shifts work assignments and/or accepts new job responsibilities as needed.
• Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper grammar usage for all students. Helps provide a positive learning environment.
• Actively participates in district-sponsored training when offered.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Microsoft Word and navigating on the internet
• Ability to pass Paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• 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.
• Trained in and experience utilizing behavioral management techniques.
• First Aid CPR certified (current or within 3 months of hire).
• Sixty hours of relevant training in childcare.
• 1040 hours of previous experience working with children or in childcare setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic academics and behavior characteristics of elementary students.