Preschool Education Assistants

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Category 3 Preschool Education Assistants Northport Elementary School 7.5 hours per day, which includes seven hours of paid time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time $17.75 - $18.92 per hour based on current Collective Bargaining Agreement RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist and support teachers in planning, preparation and presentation of curriculum * Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set-up and clean-up of children's learning environment * Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of students * Maintain a positive relationship and interact with children in the classroom * Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of students * Keep accurate records of children's records, absentees, other classroom systems * Provide for the health and safety of children by following center rules and standards * Assist teacher with behavior guidance and supervision of children * Work as a team member with staff * Display sensitivity toward families regarding their culture and diversity * Attend required staff development and staff meetings QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or GED required * Experience working with young children and their parents * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, early childhood staff and district personnel * Evidence of organization, self-motivation, enthusiasm, patience, problem solving and flexibility * Multi-cultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awareness * Physical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers). * This includes the ability to: lift up to 30 lbs; lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; get up and down from the floor to work with small children; and to move quickly across a room to respond to the needs of small children. * Experience working with young children and multicultural and diverse families * Experience working with EL families preferred * Bilingual preferred APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply on line at Erica Strand Robbinsdale Area Schools 4148 Winnetka Avenue N. New Hope, MN 55427 POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED Equal Opportunity Employer

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