Associate Educator (Early Childhood Education Preschool) - (2026-2027), Temporary

About the role

The Early Childhood Education Preschool seeks an Associate Educator to support the District's student achievement goals, discipline, and behavior policies. This position collaborates with licensed school personnel to support educational functions and maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers and staff in educational functions, as well as other services, to maintain a safe, diverse, and productive learning environment.
• Working with students to reinforce classroom learning/educational programs and improve personal skills.
• Assisting students in learning processes; reinforcing positive behavior; providing individual instruction; and encouraging socialization and positive communication.
• Monitoring and supervising student activities; promoting respect, supporting diversity, and explaining social norms and disciplinary consequences; de-escalating personal confrontations; and enforcing District policies and rules of conduct.
• Monitoring students to record data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintaining files and keeping records of student progress and activities; and assuring all required written reports are completed and submitted.
• Establishing and providing transportation needs and Minneapolis Public Schools guidelines related to students and district transportation.

Requirements

• 60 semester or 90 quarter college credits OR a high school diploma/GED and a passing score of at least 460 on the ParaPro Assessment.
• 2 years of experience working with children.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• A passing score of at least 460 on the ParaPro Assessment.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in education, child development, parent education or a related area.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, cultural differences.
• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with students and their families, especially with related program needs.
• The ability to work effectively in collaboration with others to assist families in connecting to community services that will support their child and family.
• The ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks under minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven community collaboration in large urban environments.

Skills

• First Aid, CPR, AED and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retailer plan