Associate Educator - Early Childhood Family Education (2026-2027)

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children birth‑5.
• Provide interpretation for non‑English speaking families in a class setting and translate 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 to guide 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 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 standards for employee performance in attendance.
• Participate in staff development and professional growth activities relevant to the position.
• Document and report work activities as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or an AA degree in Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Parent Education, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of and experience with a home‑visiting model; trained as a PAT Home Visitor (or willing to be trained upon hire).
• Ability to assist site staff in the provision of education services.
• Understanding of cultural differences and the acculturation process for non‑English speaking children and families.
• Familiarity with Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs.
• Effective and sensitive communication skills with parents and young children.
• Attendance at mandatory Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within one year of hire and maintenance of a current CPI card.
• Training and experience using computers and other technology equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and assume leadership responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.

Desirable:

• Post‑secondary coursework in education, child development, parent education, or a related area.
• Knowledge of Minneapolis Public Schools’ programs and procedures.
• Proven community collaboration experience in a large urban environment.
• Computer experience to support collaboration with families, schools, and community partners.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement plan

Pay

Salary range: $27.17 – $30.75 (hourly).

Schedule

.70 FTE – 28 hours per week for 41 weeks per year (based on full‑time equivalency, where 1.0 = full time).

Location

Davis Center, Minneapolis Public Schools.