Kids Club Before School Paraprofessional - Float - District Wide at South Washington County Schools in Cottage Grove, MN

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Position Kids Club Before School Paraprofessional - Float Location District Wide Elementary Buildings Hours per Day Start and End Times Guaranteed 2 hours per work day Candidates must be available between 6:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.. Start times will vary between 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. and end times will vary between 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.; hours are based on student and program needs. Candidate can choose to work 3, 4, or 5 days per week on a consistent schedule. If candidate's availability is 3 or 4 days per week, Monday and Friday must be included in the available workdays. Candidate must declare days at time of acceptance. Starting Base Pay $21.93 per hour Anticipated Start Date As soon as possible Available for Application October 20, 2026 - October 25, 2026 or until filled Highly Qualified Information This position is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (approved 2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester post-secondary credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district regularly). Notes Position follows school calendar. Candidates must be available to work varying hours on select Non-School Days. Candidates will have options to work in various summer positions. BENEFITS: SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being. Visit our benefits page for more detailed information. Position follows school calendar; candidates must be available to work varying hours on select Non-School Days. Candidates also have options to work in various summer paraprofessional positions. POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting one or more Kids Club (KC) Supervisors in providing instructional and supervisory support to students enrolled in the School Age Child Care program and other Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. This position also assists with implementing lesson plans, set-up and all prep work for activities, participates in activities and develops positive relationships with children, staff, and parents within the program. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Facilitate and assist Kids Club (KC) Supervisors with the implementation of lesson plans as outlined in state and program guidelines including physical activity, the arts, literacy, STEM, cultural/language, life skills, and social emotional learning. Independently and actively lead and participate in all program activities and in all program events. Work with team to develop the mental, physical, social, and emotional abilities of all children. Promptly address any student needs, intervening with positive behavior intervention strategies and inform KC Supervisor of any observations regarding difficulties in adjustment, learning, social interaction, behavior, and/or the physical functioning of individual children. All staff are expected to work with all students and meet the diverse needs of our students and families. Support and maintain the safety and security of the children in the School Age Child Care Program and other Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. Accountable for regular, timely and accurate attendance counts and continual monitoring of the environment to ensure safety, completing all necessary documentation. Model appropriate behavior, and implement program strategies to guide children in developing positive social relationships. Intervene, as appropriate, using strategies such as peer mediation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and/or other behavioral management techniques such as Social Emotional L