Assistant Educator

N Family School; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

N Family School in Eagan, Minnesota seeks an Assistant Educator to support inspirational care and early learning. You will work closely with Lead Educators to create a warm, engaging classroom that promotes development and strong family partnerships.

This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to licensing and safety standards, and ongoing professional growth within a high-quality school environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with young children.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing setting.
• Willingness to follow direction while showing initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through play and the N Curriculum.
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children's development.
• Support children during transitions and mealtimes.
• Maintain health, safety, and safeguarding practices.
• Communicate effectively with families and team members.

Skills

Team collaboration

Passion for early childhood education

English communication

Education

Early childhood education coursework (a plus)

State licensing requirements for early childhood

Job description

Assistant Educator

Department: School Education

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Eagan, Minnesota

Reporting To: Kelly Wallace

Compensation: $16.15 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Purpose of the Role

The Assistant Educator at N Family School supports the delivery of inspirational care and education for the children within the school. Working closely with Lead Educators and the wider school team, this role helps create a warm, engaging learning environment that promotes exceptional early learning, high standards of care, and meaningful family partnerships.

This is a hands-on role for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education, attentive to the needs of young children, and eager to grow within a fast-paced, high-quality school environment.

To be successful in this role, you will Go Beyond, Be Outstandingly Outstanding, and Play as a Team.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Classroom Support & Learning

• Support the delivery of N Family's learning through play approach and the N Curriculum
• Follow the classroom's pattern of the day, supporting smooth routines and transitions
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging learning experiences that support children's development
• Contribute to high-quality observations, assessments, and planning
• Support children during transitions, including mealtimes, nap times, and outdoor play
• Supervise mealtimes in line with food safety, allergy, and supervision policies

Care, Safety & Wellbeing

• Maintain high standards of care, supervision, and responsiveness at all times
• Complete daily health and safety tasks and follow up on any concerns
• Promote and model safeguarding practices and child welfare responsibilities
• Implement behavioral safety strategies and support a calm, respectful classroom culture
• Always follow Health & Safety policies, safeguarding procedures, and state licensing requirements

Family & Team Collaboration

• Build warm, professional relationships with families
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with children, families, and team members
• Work collaboratively with Lead Educators and the wider school team
• Support school operations with ad hoc tasks as needed to ensure smooth daily functioning

Professional Practice

• Commit to reflective practice and ongoing professional development
• Be open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Act as a role model for professionalism, reliability, and educational excellence

Experience

• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Confidence operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing setting
• Willingness to take direction while showing initiative and accountability
• Must meet all applicable state early childhood licensing requirements
• Successful completion of all required background checks and clearances, including fingerprinting and child abuse registry checks, as required by state licensing
• Must meet all state health screening and immunization requirements, including tuberculosis screening, as required by licensing authorities
• Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification to be completed during onboarding and maintained per licensing requirements
• Safeguarding and mandated reporter training to be completed during onboarding and refreshed regularly
• Coursework in Early Childhood Education is a plus and may be required for advancement
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Warm, caring, and genuinely passionate about early childhood education
• Positive, solution-oriented, and adaptable
• Reliable, attentive, and safety-focused
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and family structures
• Comfortable working under the guidance of Lead Educators and school leadership

This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the Assistant Educator is expected to:

Supervision and Leadership Duties

• Support and follow the guidance of the Lead Educator and School Managers
• Assist in supervising children in line with state licensing ratios
• Take temporary responsibility for a group of children during brief absences, where permitted by licensing regulations

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and active engagement with children throughout the day. The Assistant Educator works in classrooms, shared spaces, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to noise, bodily fluids, cleaning products, and varying weather conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities. It does not alter the at-will nature of employment. As N Family School grows, responsibilities may evolve, and team members may be asked to support beyond their usual scope in the spirit of teamwork and shared success. All team members share responsibility for safeguarding and child protection.