Kids Club Supervisor - Float Assignment

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

Position: Kids Club Supervisor - Float

Location: District-Wide (will support all 16 elementary buildings)

Hours per Day

Start and End Times

Full Time, Year-Round: 40 hours/week

Regular School Days

- split shift, base schedule with variable hours

• Monday: 6:15-10:30 & 2:0.0-6:15
• Tuesday: 6:15-11:15 & 2:00-6:15
• Wednesday: 6:15-9:15 & 2:00-6:15
• Thursday: 6:15-9:30 & 2:00-6:15 (mtgs 1st Th of month = 6:15-9:15, 2:30-7:00)
• Friday: 6:15-9:30 & 2:00-6:15

Non-School Days/NSD's & Summer

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

Starting Base Pay

$24.90 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

Available for Application

Open until filled

Notes

Eligible for a retention bonus, based upon 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer