Kids Company Wraparound Lead

Kids Company Wraparound Lead

The full-time Kids Company Wraparound Lead is responsible for assisting with the overall operations of the Belle Plaine Kids Company Wraparound (preschool-age) child care program. This role focuses on providing high-quality experiences for children rooted in our core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion.

Program Support & Responsibilities

• Management Assistance: Assist the Kids Company Manager with the overall management and operations of the Kids Company Wraparound program.
• Primary Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact for Kids Company Wraparound parents.
• Staff Communication: Provide organizational support and establish strong, clear communication channels with Wraparound staff.
• Leadership Collaboration: Conduct weekly follow-ups with the Community Education Director to discuss program updates, successes, and issues.
• Program Development: Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement daily activities for the Kids Company Wraparound program.
• Supervision: Supervise Group Leaders in the absence of the Community Education Director.
• Parent Relations: Establish and maintain proactive communication with parents regarding scheduling changes, updates, and student concerns.
• Policy Compliance: Maintain a thorough knowledge of and adhere to all Kids Company policies and procedures.
• Daily Operations: Implement and oversee the daily routine of the Kids Company Wraparound program.
• Other Duties: Perform alternative duties as assigned by the Community Education Director.

Qualifications

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to work closely and collaboratively with the Kids Company Manager.
• Experience: Proven experience in staff supervision, program development, and working within a school or childcare setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficient computer skills for administrative and communication tasks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism: Highly responsible, dependable, and capable of working independently.
• Judgment & Initiative: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multitask, and exercise good judgment in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for Learning: Possess creativity, a love of learning, and a genuine interest in supporting staff to best serve the students.
• Relationship Building: Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications: Current Adult and Child CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain). Minnesota teaching license preferred.

Salary and Benefits Salary based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health/dental/vision/life insurance, long-term disability, Minnesota paid leave, vacation and sick time, and 403(b) company match.

Please direct questions to Dorothy Koller, Community Education Director,