Job Posting for Early Learning Assistant (ECFE) at South St. Paul Public Schools

JobID: 3080

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals

Date Posted:
1/18/2023

Location:
Family Education Center

Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Early Learning Assistant (part-time) at the Family Education Center. This position works 17.75 hours per week (Monday-Thursday); school days only. Salary is $18.53 per hour based on the 2021-23 Master Agreement between SSP #6 and Local No. 7312. This position reports to the Director of Community Education.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for the position, submit an online application at www.sspps.org as soon as possible. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Summary
Assist in providing a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate learning experience for all children and families.

Job Functions

Plan and implement curriculum, as directed by the teacher or Coordinator.
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom - organized, safe and inclusive of learning centers.
Prepare/maintain supplies, snacks, equipment/materials and classroom environment, as appropriate.
Develop and maintain positive rapport, communication and interaction with each parent, child and staff member.
Provide positive behavior guidance to all children.
Greet each parent and child, request information from parents to best support each child and their learning style.
Assist with separation issues to support each child and parent.
Assist in implementation of strategies to promote the development of each child’s social, interpersonal, motor and readiness skills.
Observe, monitor, and record each child’s development and behavior, as needed.
Follow all health and safety guidelines.
Assist staff and participate as a team member to provide a quality program.
Respect confidentiality of students, families and staff members.
Implement program policies, procedures and philosophy to provide an engaged, positive learning environment for all.
Respond appropriately to emergency or crisis situations.
Attend staff, community education, district or staff development activities/meetings, as directed or necessary.
Remain flexible to assume duties as assigned.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with diverse families and young children.
Demonstrated knowledge of child development, behavior management skills, plus strong
parent-child and child interaction skills to promote learning.
Effective and positive interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with children, parents and staff.
Effective interaction skills with diverse families and children.
Experience using positive discipline techniques.
Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students and staff.
Knowledge of and ability to follow health and safety procedures.
Ability to follow directions, remain flexible to best meet program needs and function as a team member.
Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, internet navigation and Microsoft Word.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stoop, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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