Teaching Assistant - ECFS

Independent School District 196•Oak Ridge, MN

10d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Description: 30 hours/week, 10-month calendar - Traditional elementary calendar. Work hours are: Monday - Thursday 9:15 am - 4:15 pm; Fridays 9:15 am - 2:30 pm Ef fective Date of Employment: ASAP Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. Application Procedures: Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org Overview: 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).

Requirements

High School diploma.
Experience and/or training in care of infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with parents and children (birth to five) from multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and varied socio-economic backgrounds preferred

Responsibilities

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.