Kids World Program Staff
About the role
Kids World is seeking several Program Staff to work with children in Preschool through 5th grade for the Before and After School Child Care Program. The position is Monday through Friday, with before‑school shifts approximately 7:00 am‑8:00 am and/or after‑school shifts from 2:45/3:30 pm to 5:00/5:30 pm. Shifts are set schedules ranging from 1 hour up to 3.75 hours per day and may require work on non‑school days. Staff may float between multiple schools as needed.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a large group of students
- Prepare and lead activities for school‑age children in a classroom setting
- Keep accurate attendance
- Work collaboratively with other staff
- Maintain good relationships with families
- Maintain a fun, positive, clean, and safe environment for the children
- Have daily contact with parents
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience working with and leading activities for preschool‑age and/or school‑age children
- Experience in special education preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with program staff, managers, coordinators, parents, and children
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Preference for some postsecondary education in Education, Early Childhood or related fields, and/or hours worked in a school or childcare setting
- First Aid and CPR certification required (training available if needed)
- District paraprofessionals, high school and college students encouraged to apply
- Possible summer employment for interested candidates
Pay
Pay range: $16.24‑$22.23 per hour, depending on experience. An additional bonus stipend may be issued quarterly for hours worked directly with children, contingent on grant funds available through the MN DHS Great Start Compensation Support Program.
Schedule
Monday‑Friday, with set shifts: before‑school approximately 7:00 am‑8:00 am and/or after‑school 2:45/3:30 pm‑5:00/5:30 pm. Shifts range from 1 hour up to 3.75 hours per day and may include non‑school days. Staff may be assigned to multiple schools as a float.