Kids Club Site Supervisor - Pool Posting

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Kids Club Site Supervisor to lead the daily School Age Child Care program across multiple elementary sites.

You will supervise paraprofessionals, ensure safety per state guidelines, and coordinate activities for a diverse group of children, families, and staff. The role requires reliable attendance and strong communication with coordinators and guardians.

Qualifications

• Degree in related field of Education or Child Development and/or Child Care or 2080 hours (1 year of full-time work) in a Child Development/Child Care setting.
• Minimum of 120 documented hours of relevant training.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• DCYF/DHS fingerprinting/background check requirements completed.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Competency with email, Internet, MS Word and Excel.
• Positive, welcoming communication with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment per state guidelines and monitor health and safety issues.
• Plan and implement on-site curriculum for various ages and activity levels.
• Foster positive relationships with parents/guardians and provide updates.
• Maintain accurate family records and inform enrollment staff of changes.
• Coach and evaluate paraprofessionals; manage absences and payroll for staff.
• Model appropriate language, dress, behavior and participation.
• Attend Leadership Team meetings and share information with site staff.
• Support non-school day sessions and supervise staff during those days.
• Maintain training records and keep First Aid/CPR current; pursue ongoing training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reliability

Diversity awareness

Education

Education/Child Development degree or 2080 hours experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position

Kids Club Site Supervisor

This posting is not for a specific assignment; applications will be reviewed as positions become available during the 2026-27 School Year.

Location

Kids Club is located in all 16 elementary buildings.

This position could be at any Kids Club site.

Hours per Day

Full Time, Year-Round: 40 hours/week

Start and End Times

Regular School Days - split shift, base schedule with variable hours. Below is an example of a schedule; actual schedule may vary.

• Monday: 6:15-10:30 & 2:30-6:15
• Tuesday: 6:15-11:15 & 2:30-6:15
• Wednesday: 6:15-9:45 & 2:30-6:15
• Thursday: 6:15-10:30 & 2:30-6:15 (mtgs 1st Th of month = 6:15-9:30, 2:30-7:15)
• Friday: 6:15-10:30 & 2:30-6:15

Non-School Days/NSD's & Summer

• Straight shift hours
• Locations/Hours based upon seniority bidding

Starting Base Pay

$24.90 per hour

Available for Application

This pool posting will remain open through April 1st, 2027.

Notes

Eligible for a retention bonus based on grant availability.

BENEFITS

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

POSITION SUMMARY

Plan and carry out a daily School Age Child Care program designed to meet the appropriate physical and developmental needs of a diverse group of children. Work as the leader of a team, effectively supervising Paraprofessionals and Aide staff, being sensitive to the needs of individual children, and relating in a positive and appropriate manner to both children and adults.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

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

Required

• 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, (must be approved by Program Coordinators or Youth Programs Manager).
• 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.

Desired

• Supervisory experience in a SACC environment.

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