Paraprofessional: Early Learning Preschool

Location: New Prague

CEC-Central Education Center Preschool

Early Learning Preschool Paraprofessional

School Year

Begins August 24, 2026

Mon/Wed 8:15-4:00

Tues, Thurs 12:00-4:00

Preschool at the CEC in a 3 year old class on M/W mornings. 4 year old class Mon/Tues/Wed, Thurs afternoons.

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in the instruction and implementation of developmentally appropriate educational opportunities and curriculum to preschool age children that develops the whole child (cognitive, social emotional, language/communication, and physical development) while supporting and educating the parents to create a stronger parent child relationship so that the overall district educational objectives may be achieved.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS: Education/Certification/Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver's license

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children is preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and safe educational environment
• Ability to keep an orderly and safe arrangement of the classroom
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of child development
• Ability to make decisions and act within the district and building policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Ability to relate with others and present a positive interaction in a professional manner with parents, students, colleagues, administration and community members
• Ability to be a positive promoter of the school district
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Ability to exercise confidentiality in handling district information

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