Anticipated KidVentures Site Assistant Positions at Northfield Public Schools in Northfield, MN

Job description

JOB ID: 4757 � Anticipated KidVentures Site Assistant Positions � Part-time positions beginning 08/27/2026. Location: Elementary Schools Scheduled Hours/Days: Up to 28.5 hrs/wk; Before and/or after school (6:30-school start and/or 2:30/3:00-6:00). Qualifications: Two year degree in child development or like degree preferred. Experience working with children ages 5-12 is required. Must be able to go outside, on field trips, and help plan and implement age-appropriate activities. Pay Rate/Range: $19.27/hr. - $21.34/hr. Compensation/Benefits/Perks: This position is not eligible for benefits. Deadline: Open Until Filled � EOE (06/15/2026) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check. Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Ventures Coordinator and Ventures Site Leader, the Site Assistant assists the Site Leader in supervising daily activities; interacting with children or youth; assisting in preparing the site for daily activities; enforcing program behavioral rules and safety guidelines; and providing support to the Site Leader in working closely with students in site projects and assisting in the programming of site activities. Responsibilities: Participates and assists in the supervision of daily activities and/or events of the program. Monitors behaviors and activities to ensure the safety of children ages 5-12. Monitors the behavior of children or youth to ensure compliance with behavioral guidelines, rules and standards of the program. Diffuses escalating situations between children or youth and takes appropriate actions within program rules and procedures. Eliminates potential environmental hazards to safeguard children. Interacts with, plays with and talks with children or youth on a continual basis. Participates with children or youth in group games. Enforces all health and safety rules of the program including sanitary rules; playground rules; rules concerning the use of supplies and equipment. Adjusts program activities and assists children with special needs, disabilities, maturation, and skills differences. Communicates with families on a regular basis upon their arrival and departure of the program. Follows all DHS licensure requirements. Provides support and assists the site leader in various support and programming activities and projects within the program. Provides support to children or youth in developing the projects and activities at the site. Provides support in programming activities, field trips, activities or other projects of the program. Must be able to spend time outdoors and be comfortable going on field trips, including swimming field trips. Position type: Ventures / KidVentures Site Assistant School / site: Elementary Schools Date available: 08/27/2026 Closing date: Open Until Filled