Kidstop Instructor-Substitute Kidstop and Four Star Express

About Us

Kidstop is a high‑quality, choice‑based child care program serving Kindergarten through 5th grade students across multiple elementary schools. Four Star Express is an early learning program for four‑year olds. With over 1,200 students enrolled, our program supports youth through engaging, supportive experiences that align with the district’s mission: to inspire and prepare scholars with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in lifelong learning.

Join our team as a Kidstop Instructor Substitute and help create an enriching, caring, safe and equitable environment with fun and exciting choices for kids before and after school or in a four‑year‑old classroom. In this role, you’ll lead activities, build relationships with students, and support daily routines that keep our program running smoothly. If you enjoy working with children, being part of a team, and making a positive impact every day, this is the job for you!

Basswood, Cedar Island, Edinbrook, Elm Creek, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, and Woodland Elementary Schools. Positions and sites vary based on program areas.

Monday–Friday Kidstop positions will be available in the morning and afternoon hours ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 hours per day. Four Star Express hours vary. Both vary depending on staffing and program needs. Open positions and daily hours are posted in our electronic scheduling software. Kidstop and Four Star Express are open on most non‑school days, with hours between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

• Health and Safety
  Follow all District, program, and building health and safety procedures.
  Communicate accidents/incidents concerning youth/staff verbally and in writing to Program Leaders and/or families as needed.
• Supervision and Security
  Actively supervise all youth in the program at all times.
  Accurately count and track students throughout transitions, activities, spaces and field trips to ensure all children are accounted for at all times.
  Maintain confidentiality and privacy of youth and families.
  Support field trips and adjust hours and/or locations as needed.
• Communication, Teamwork, and Partnerships
  Collaborate with Program Leaders and staff to ensure the well‑being of youth.
  Follow up with families regarding concerns or feedback and complete necessary documentation.
  Provide excellent customer service by greeting families and ensuring youth are signed in/out of the program.
  Perform additional site duties as assigned.
  Welcomes and values diversity in thought, culture, and perspective, fostering an inclusive environment free of judgment.
• Inclusive Environment
  Assist with medical, physical, or behavioral needs as necessary.
  Assist youth with self‑care tasks such as feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting, moving, and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks as needed.
  Dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, youth, and staff regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.
• Quality Programming
  Support, create and lead/facilitate a variety of enriching activities that promote social, emotional, and overall well‑being of our youth. Areas could include health/fitness, science, social skill building, literacy, music, art, and service learning.
  Create, facilitate, and organize enriching opportunities for youth across different age groups, abilities, and identities.
  Lead small and/or large group activities.
  Actively engage with youth, role‑modeling positive behavior, supervision, and leadership.
  Follow and uphold the mission, philosophy, guidelines, policies, and procedures of the District and Kidstop program.
  Gather input from youth and staff in developing activities or leading small or large group activities. Capture youth voice.
  Prepare all supplies to be ready, organized, and available to help lead or set up activities.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have 12 semester credits or more in the area of child development.
• Must have 2,080 hours of direct work experience within the Kindergarten–5th grade…