Associate Educator - Early Childhood Family Education; Bilingual

Associate Educator - Early Childhood Family Education )

Assist licensed staff in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Provides Home Visiting to families with children birth-5, visits focus on parenting and child development. Provides interpretation for non-English speaking, limited English speaking and/or bilingual/bicultural families. Independently implements a variety of student, family, community services and educational programs in support of district's school readiness and cultural diversity goals. Act as a liaison between the students, family, community, and the Early Childhood Education programs (ECFE, Screening and High Five.)

Required:

Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Parent Education or area related to position assignment Bilingual in Spanish Knowledge of and experience with a home visiting model Trained as PAT Home Visitor (or willing to be trained upon hire) Educational background to be able to assist site staff in the provision of education services Knowledge of, and experience with, cultural differences, which may affect non-English speaking children and their parents Knowledge of, and experience with, the process of acculturation to American society Knowledge of Early Childhood Family Education programs The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents and young children Attend mandatory Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within one year of being hired for the position and maintain a current expiration date on the CPI card by taking Refresher class annually Training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment Ability to work effectively in collaboration with others Ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks under minimal supervision Strong organizational skills

Desirable:
Post-secondary coursework in education, child development, parent education or a related area Knowledge of the programs and procedures of the Minneapolis Public Schools Proven community collaboration in large urban environment Computer experience to assist in collaboration with families, schools, and/or community

Essential:
Assist teaching staff in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children birth-5 Provide interpretation for non-English speaking families in a class setting Provide translation of materials for parents Model desired interaction behavior and help parents engage with their young children in activities. Work individually and in groups with young children in the classroom to guide them in their exploration and discovery Prepare and maintain class materials, equipment and communal areas to ensure a safe, clean and healthy environment Share observations of progress and concerns related to the development of children's strengths and needs Participate as an integral part of a teaching team Provide home visits focused on parenting strategies and child development Assist in program outreach activities as needed Meet District's standards for employee performance in attendance Participate in staff development/professional growth activities relevant to position responsibilities, Early Childhood Strategic Plan, and Professional Development Plan (PDP) Other duties as assigned

Additional:
Provide documentation/reports of work activities as requested. Perform related duties as assigned/requested Working Conditions/Physical Requirements :
Normal classroom environment; ability to manage student behavior with the physical capacity to work directly with and supervise students Physical Requirements/Working Conditions :
School environment Ability to lift up to 40 pounds Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors