Early Learning Education Assistant at Lakeview Elementary
Robbinsdale Area Schools•New Hope, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Early Learning Education Assistant at Lakeview Elementary will support teachers in planning, preparation, and presentation of curriculum. This role involves assisting with daily classroom preparations, fostering a positive learning environment, and engaging with children to support their academic, social, and emotional development. The assistant will also help maintain accurate records, ensure the health and safety of children, and collaborate with staff and families, honoring cultural diversity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience working with young children
- Exhibit a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a growth mindset
- Cultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awareness
- Physical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers). This includes the ability to: lift up to 30 lbs; lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; get up and down from the floor to work with small children; and to move quickly across a room to respond to the needs of small children.
- Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students
- Sensitivity to confidentiality
- Able to attend work regularly, work as part of a team and report to work in a timely manner
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks
Responsibilities
- Assist and support teachers in planning, preparation and presentation of curriculum
- Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set-up and clean-up of children's learning environment
- Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of all students
- Engage and maintain positive relationship and interact with all children in the classroom
- Support the classroom teacher with keeping accurate records, collecting data, and maintaining other classroom systems
- Provide for the health and safety of children by following program expectations and standards
- Assist teacher with guidance and supervision of children based on program expectations
- Work as a team member with all staff
- Honor all families with regard toward culture and diversity
- Attend required staff development and staff meetings
Benefits
- benefits based on the current Education Assistant contract
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
