Early Childhood Substitute Paraprofessional - VPK and Wee Saints

Early Childhood Substitute Paraprofessional

The Early Childhood Paraprofessional assists the Early Childhood Teacher in supporting students with providing high-quality, student-centered early childhood education that supports school readiness and whole-child development.

Support children in the classroom with various activities, ensuring their safety, and providing assistance as needed.

Provide additional support to students who may need additional support or guidance with tasks.

Maintain safety of students and assist as needed.

Work with the classroom teacher to deliver and support classroom instruction.

Model appropriate developmental behaviors and engage through play and interaction with the students.

Assist the student with self-help and independent living skills.

Maintain confidentiality of students.

Support building and classroom policies.

Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other district staff.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Meet Minnesota paraprofessional qualifications or be eligible to obtain them.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Previous experience with students through childcare, school, recreation, volunteer, or youth-program experience.

CPR/First Aid certification.

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills.

Work is performed in active early childhood classrooms with frequent movement, close contact with children, noise, bodily fluids, cleaning products, and indoor/outdoor activities.

Ability to lift and carry children or classroom materials up to approximately 40 pounds.

Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and actively supervise children indoors and outdoors.

Ability to respond quickly and safely to children's needs and emergencies.