Kidstop Lead Instructor

Aspen Ridge Elementary (Primary location) Summer and Non School Days locations will vary and are subject to change throughout the year.

Kidstop and Four Star Express programs provide high-quality programs out-of-school time care for youth ages 4 through 5th grade. Serving over 1,300 students across multiple elementary schools, we are committed to fostering an enriching, safe, and equitable environment where youth can engage in fun, hands‑on experiences daily. Our programs 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.

The Kidstop Lead Instructor plays a critical role in creating a positive and supportive environment for children, youth, families, and staff. This position is responsible for on-site leadership, mentorship, and coordination of daily activities and programming to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for all participants.

• School Year: 8-hour split shift (Monday-Friday) – 6:15 AM – 10:15 AM and 2:15 PM – 6:15 PM
• Non‑School Days & Summer: 40-hour a week, straight shift hours that will vary (8 hours/day, Monday-Friday)

• Communicates with families, youth, and school district staff in an accurate, friendly, and timely manner through multiple methods.
• Informs stakeholders about program updates and deadlines to ensure seamless participation.
• Coordinates with internal and external partners to ensure a quality program.
• Builds respectful relationships with youth, families, community partners, and district staff.
• Supports all out-of-school time activities, families, and staff (YE instructors, building supervisors, etc.) on-site to ensure a safe, secure, welcoming, and supportive environment.
• Greets and engages with families and youth daily.
• Works with and supports all youth in the program.
• Communicates and documents accidents or incidents concerning youth or staff to appropriate supervisors or families.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of youth and families.
• Implements district, building/school, and program policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains a safe and welcoming environment that supports and serves the needs of youth and families.
• Appreciates and supports the development of individual attributes in the youth served in the program.
• Ensures safety of all participants and serves as the incident commander; conducts regular drills with staff and students.
• Provides overall daily direction of the program and work direction for other staff.
• Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of program space and adjusts physical changes as needed.
• Collaborates to organize and support field trips; reviews plans, assists with group assignments, and ensures all preparations are completed for a smooth experience.
• Attends all required Lead Instructor meetings and other meetings as needed; facilitates meetings and accommodates schedule adjustments as required.
• Provides positive and corrective feedback and alternatives as needed.
• Assesses and utilizes team members' expertise to optimize outcomes.
• Plans and implements age‑appropriate, fun, enriching, and hands‑on experiences for youth on a regular basis.
• Facilitates and organizes enriching opportunities across age groups, abilities, and identities.
• Supports the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of each youth.
• Serves as a community education liaison at building and district levels.
• Develops and supports enrichment opportunities for youth including Youth Enrichment.
• Advocates and supports overall program quality improvement goals, procedures, guidelines, and state statutes (DHS Certification or others).
• Participates in activities with youth and leads small or large group activities.
• Provides accommodations to programming to meet the needs of all youth, including those identified with special needs.
• Demonstrates dedication to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, scholars, and staff regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.
• Implements and maintains fidelity to all quality…