Associate Educator Classroom Support; Pre-K Programs

Overview

Job Title:

Associate Educator - [Cadre] (Classroom Support) ) Pre-K Programs.

Requisition r: 104596.

Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filled.

Organizational Unit: Early Childhood Education Preschool ).

Site:
North Star (0185).

FTE: 0.80 FTE (32 hours per week for 41 weeks).

Union: ESP(28).

Functional Area:

Paraprofessional.

Salary Range: .

Benefits:
Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, HSA & FSA, Retirement plan.

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Assist licensed staff in classrooms to maintain a positive learning environment and reinforce classroom learning.

• Promote culturally and linguistically responsive practices.
• Assist teachers and staff in educational functions and other services to maintain a safe, diverse and productive learning environment; work with students to reinforce classroom learning, educational programs and improve personal skills.
• Assist students in learning processes; reinforce positive behavior, provide individual instruction, encourage socialization and positive communication.
• Monitor and supervise student activities; promote respect, support diversity, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de‑escalate personal confrontations, and enforce District policies and rules of conduct.
• Monitor students, record data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintain files and keep records of student progress and activities; assure all required written reports are completed and submitted.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related area.
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution.
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience working with children.

First Aid, CPR, AED and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training may be required.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college‑ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.