Nicollet School Age Childcare Coordinator

Minnesota Valley Education District; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Valley Education District is seeking an after school childcare coordinator to plan and run out-of-school programs for Nicollet students. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating daily activities, and communicating with families on student progress.

Hours vary by season: 10 hours weekly during the school year, 25–30 hours weekly in summer; pay ranges from $18.00 to $24.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids in school, camp or daycare settings.
• High school diploma required; college credits or degree in education/child development preferred but not mandatory.
• Current CPR and First Aid training and clear background check.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning: design daily activities like games, crafts and quiet reading or homework time.
• Student Safety: supervise snacks, group games and outdoor play and ensure kids leave with approved adults.
• Staff Leadership: hire, train and guide part-time workers and helpers; create daily schedules.
• Family Communication: talk and write to parents about child progress and program news.
• Record Keeping: track daily attendance, snack counts and safety rules.

Skills

Kids care experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College credits or degree in education or child development

Job description

Works 10 hours a week following school calendar, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Works 25-30 hours a week in the summer months for 8-10 weeks.

Program runs 7:00 am – 5:15 pm. Coordinator works 5-6 hours each day.

An after school child care coordinator plans, organizes, and runs out-of-school programs for children. They keep kids safe, manage staff and daily schedules, help with homework or play, and talk with parents.

Pay range from $18.00 to $24.00/hr. depending on experience.

Program runs on scheduled student days only. Holidays and breaks childcare is closed.

Age range: Nicollet student's kindergarten – fourth grade.

Main Duties

Program Planning: Design fun and helpful daily activities like games, crafts and quiet reading or homework time.

Student Safety: Employ staff to watch over children during snacks, group games, and outdoor play. Make sure kids only leave with approved adults.

Staff Leadership: Hire, train and guide part-time workers or helpers. Make daily work schedules.

Family Communication: Talk and write to parents about how their child is doing and share program news.

Record Keeping: Track daily attendance, snack counts, and safety rules.

Requirement and Skills

Experience: Working with kids in a school, camp or daycare setting.

Education: High school diploma required: prefer college credits or a degree in education or child development, not mandatory.

Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid training (or willing to get certified quickly) Clear background check.

Key Traits: Patient, energetic, organized and good at solving problems.

Questions may be directed to Superintendent, Robin Courrier by calling [phone] EXT. 3118 or email [e-mail]