ECFE Assistant - Casual Position

ECFE Assistant - Casual Position (Less then 14 hours a week)

• Position Type:
  Community Education
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Harley Hopkins Family Center

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do.

As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no  typical  Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

You are welcome  belong at Hopkins.

Assist in the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classrooms and Program events by supporting the maintenance of a safe, culturally inclusive, developmentally appropriate space for students and families.

Bilingual applicants, especially those fluent in Somali or Spanish, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

• Assists in ECFE (Birth to age
  5) or ECFE Sibling Care classroom as needed.
• Assists in non-class time work (prep work to support teachers, program needs) as needed.
• Refers questions, concerns, and comments from participants about parenting, child development, and classroom summaries to supervising, licensed teachers.
• Prepares activities and equipment as directed.
• Gives attention to each student according to their needs and abilities while maintaining supervision and intervening for safety in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Participates in activities with the children and/or parents when appropriate.
• Promotes a positive image of the program by maintaining open and positive communication between the sites, school staff, parents, and community.
• Assists in inventory and identifies the need for ordering supplies managed through the classroom teacher or Google Drive tools.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training when required.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

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.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Two (2) years of paid experience working with children.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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

• Driver's license.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

• District policies and procedures.
• Classroom policies and procedures.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Maintaining order when…