Teaching Assistant - ECFS; Temporary

Teaching Assistant - ECFS (Temporary Assignment)

Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant - ECFS (Temporary Assignment) role at Independent School District 196

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant - ECFS (Temporary Assignment) role at Independent School District 196

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

District 196 is a state and nationally recognized public school district covering 110 square miles in northern Dakota County, Minnesota. District 196 serves approximately 150,000 residents including more than 29,000 students in Early Childhood programs through grade 12 and approximately 11,500 Birth – 4 year olds. Early Childhood Family Services, a program of Community Education, offers families with children birth through prekindergarten a variety of programs and services including Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Connections Preschool (School Readiness) and Family School (Family Literacy).

• High School diploma.
• Experience and/or training in care of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Experience with parents and children (birth to five) from multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and varied socio-economic backgrounds preferred.
• Physical strength and endurance to provide bodily care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers including lifting and diapering.
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues, parents and young children.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to accept flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

• Assist in planning and implementing children's educational program and learning environment.
• Lead structured group and individualized activities as designed and directed by the teacher.
• Work effectively with up to 350 different children and parents each week.
• Change diapers or other clothing as necessary for infants and children who may be working on toileting skills or who are incontinent.
• Support teacher with daily routines and needs of children so that disturbances do not disrupt group learning or lead to safety concerns.
• Comfort and support children working through separation anxiety.
• Assist substitute teachers in delivering planned lessons in a manner that would preserve the continuity of routine and structure.
• Actively play with children providing modeling, coaching, and creative play aids to them during free play periods.
• Practice confidentiality and data privacy in regard to family information.
• Provide guidance as well as independence needed for children to develop in all areas.
• Discuss and provide information relating to the general and educational welfare of the children with the teacher and team.
• Communicate with parents about children’s activities.
• Participate in parent‑child interactions.
• Prepare and serve snacks and assist children during snack time.
• Move equipment and rearrange environment for different age groups.
• Prepare needed materials and supplies.
• Assume responsibility for general housekeeping tasks in children’s learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development as requested.

RAVE Clerical Association – Wage Group V : $21.32 – $23.91 Hourly (based on 2025-26 contract). If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, sick leave, state pension plan, tax‑deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount‑Apple Valley‑Eagan ISD 196.

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information.

District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651‑423‑7859 – joel.milteer) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment‑related inquiries regarding the district’s non‑discrimination policies. … (remaining EEO statement truncated for brevity).

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary.
• Job function:
  Education and Training.
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education.
• Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Independent School District 196 by 2x.