About Us: Four Star Express is a high-quality early learning program for four-year-old students that aligns with the district's mission: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning. Four Star Express is a unique, full-day childcare program located within the school setting, designed to nurture, prepare, and support the growth of four-year-old children as they get ready for kindergarten.

Position Summary: We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Educational Support Professionals (ESPs) to support and supervise our youngest learners. This role includes leading activities, supporting students' physical and emotional needs, maintaining a safe, caring, welcoming and equitable environment, and working closely with the instructor and team to deliver a quality early learning experience.  This position will rotate to different 4 Star sites during the course of the school year depending on need and staff absences.

 

Hours/Schedule:
Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. for the school year only. This is a school year only position and does not extend through the summer months.
*Four Star Express is also open on most non-school days. Hours and locations vary on these days, and staff are guaranteed their minimum scheduled hours sometime between 6:30 AM–6:00 PM.

Responsibilities: 

 

Health and Safety

 

• Follow all District, program, and building health and safety procedures.
• Communicate accidents/incidents concerning children/staff verbally and in writing to Program Leaders and/or families as needed.
• Ensure all students are actively supervised at all times (indoor/outdoor play, meal times and nap/rest times), including those requiring extra support. 

 

Supervision and Security

 

• Actively supervise all children in the program at all times.
• Accurately count and track students throughout transitions, activities, spaces (including outside for extended periods of time) and field trips to ensure all children are accounted for at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of children and families.
• Support field trips and adjust hours and/or locations as needed.

 

Communication, Teamwork, and Partnerships

 

• Collaborate with instructors and program leaders and staff to ensure the well-being of children and to provide enriching activities.
• Follow up with families regarding concerns or feedback and complete necessary documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting families and ensuring children 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 preparation of materials, meals/snacks and clean up tasks. 

 

• Perform additional site duties as assigned.

 

Inclusive Environment

 

• Dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, children, and staff regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.
• Assisting and supporting individuals accommodations may include extra individual support.
• 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 children with self-care tasks (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting) Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks as needed.
• 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.

 

Quality Programming

 

• Facilitate and organize enriching opportunities for children across different groups, abilities, and identities.
• Support, collaborate with a team to facilitate enriching activities that promote a child's social, emotional, intellectual, developmental and physical well-being.
• Lead or assist in small and/or large group activities and transitions.
• Actively engage with children, role modeling positive behavior, supervision, and leadership.
• Follow and uphold the mission, philosophy, guidelines, policies, and procedures of the District and Kidstop program.
• Support the implementation of schedules and routines that meet children's developmental needs. 

 

Professional Development

 

• All new hires must complete a background check and all required pre-employment paperwork prior to their start date.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service training/workshops, and program-sponsored events.

 

Qualifications

 

• Preferred 18 years of age or older
• Experience working with children, especially four year old children is preferred.
• Interest or background in early childhood education or child development is a plus
• Ability to lead groups and support structured and unstructured activities.
• Strong skills in organization, flexibility, confidence, patience, understanding, teamwork, and communication.

 

Salary:  View Classification II (2) salary grid, section 1 for rates of pay of Educational Support Professional contract ; $21.42 to $26.42/hourly depending on experience.
Job Type:  Part-time school year only open on non school days. 
Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional

 

Osseo Area Schools offers:

 

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities and more 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

 

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

 

• Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
  Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.