JOB TITLE:                   Kids' Company Assistant

DEPARTMENT:             Community Education Services

REPORTS TO:              Kids' Company Site Leader or Coordinator

FLSA:                            Non-Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

HOURS/DAY: 6.25 hours per day, 7:15am - 1:30pm | 260 days per year

RATE OF PAY: $18.66 per hour - 21.34 per hour (2025-26 rates)

Terms of employment in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions for the position.

SUMMARY:

To provide before and/or after-school support, academic and behavioral assistance during the school day, and supervision of students to ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Assist the Site Leader in in planning, implementing and carrying out daily activities.
• Provide one-to-one support or small group support to students as needed.
• Supervise and monitor students at all times.
• Enforce all safety rules and ensure that students are properly dressed for outdoor activities.
• Communicate any concerns, activities, accidents or unusual situations to the Site Leader and/or Coordinator.
• Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs to meet the in-service training requirements.
• Promote teamwork, excellent customer service and a positive image of the program to colleagues, students, parents and the community.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with district and program policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 18 years of age.
• One (1) year experience working with young children (approximately 1,040 hours), preferred.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (Candidates without certification will attend trainings after hire to be certified)

Required Knowledge:

• District policies and procedures.
• Confidentiality requirements related to students and families.
• Basic understanding of emergency response and incident reporting protocols.

Required Skills:

• Ability to support individual students and small groups.
• Clear and professional communication with supervisors, coworkers, students and families.
• Demonstrate reliability and accountability when responding to daily tasks and unexpected circumstances.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Mobility and stamina to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings; ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds; visual ability to monitor students and read written materials; hearing and verbal communication skills to interact effectively in indoor and outdoor environments; and mental alertness to supervise students, follow procedures, and respond appropriately to changing situations.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in multiple settings including but not limited to, classrooms, playgrounds, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and multipurpose rooms.

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is a regular school district located in Scott County with 13 schools, 553 teachers and 9,972 students. Total Revenue is $142,977,000 and is trending up. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools spends $10,789 per student per year on instruction.