Bilingual School Success & Family Education Assistant

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a School Success Program Assistant (ECFE-SSPA) to collaborate with parents and partners, delivering education on infant and child development, temperament, emotional learning, and prep for kindergarten. The role spans homes, clinics, and schools across diverse environments.

The ECFE-SSPA will support families with early childhood education services, partner with community agencies, and help recruit participants for programs while maintaining strong relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in family studies, child development, social work, or early childhood education.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse urban settings.
• Ability to build effective relationships with families, agencies, staff, and the public.
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary, multicultural teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of local early childhood and family resources in Minneapolis.
• Knowledge of early childhood and elementary education systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Excel and word processing.
• Experience with parents and children.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete home, hospital, clinic, and school visits to coordinate parent education opportunities.
• Recruit families to enroll in ECFE programming including Family Education, Screening, Preschool and Teen Parenting Services.
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with Early Childhood partners in the community.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Relationship building

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Community resources knowledge

Education systems knowledge

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Experience with families

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Service, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a School Success Program Assistant (ECFE-SSPA) to collaborate with parents and partners, delivering education on infant and child development, temperament, emotional learning, and prep for kindergarten. The role spans homes, clinics, and schools across diverse environments.

The ECFE-SSPA will support families with early childhood education services, partner with community agencies, and help recruit participants for programs while maintaining strong relationships