ESP Substitute Kidstop and Four Star Express

ESP Substitute for Kidstop and Four Star Express

• Position Type: Kidstop/ Kidstop ESP
• Date Posted: 5/21/2025
• District: Osseo Area Schools - ISD 279

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.

Position Summary: Join our team as a Kidstop ESP (Education Support Professional) 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!

Kidstop/Four Star Express Locations: 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.

Hours/

Schedule:

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 generally are 6 hour shifts in the morning or afternoon. 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. Hours and locations vary on these days, and hours are sometimes between 6:30 AM–6:00 PM.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Welcomes and values diversity in thought, culture, and perspective, fostering an inclusive environment free of judgment.
• Assist with medical, physical, or behavioral needs as necessary.
• Operate adaptive equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and ensure proper use.
• Assist youth with self‑care tasks (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting) Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks as needed.
• Assisting and supporting individuals accommodations may include extra individual support.
• Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions, etc.
• Dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, youth, and staff regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.

• Facilitate and organize enriching opportunities for youth across different age groups, abilities, and identities.
• Support, collaborate with a team to facilitate enriching activities that promote youth's social, emotional, intellectual and physical well‑being.
• Areas may include:
  • Health/Fitness
  • Science
  • Social Skill Building
  • Literacy
  • Music and Art
  • Service Learning
  • Games/Events
• Lead small and/or large group activities.
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