Classroom Educational Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shie

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance $50,000

Long Term Disability

PERA pension

ESST/Sick Leave

1 personal leave day

Job summary

Wilson Elementary School in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Classroom Educational Assistant to support the classroom teacher and reinforce reading and math groups for K-5 students. You will reinforce social-emotional skills and supervise lunchtime activities, helping to maintain a high-quality learning environment focused on every student.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associates/Technical degree preferred, and values a growth mindset, flexibility, and strong relationships

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or technical degree preferred.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.
• Ability to build strong, impactful relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher and building staff to meet educational needs of every student.
• Reinforce reading and math groups for K-5 students.
• Reinforce social-emotional skills and supervise K-5 lunches.
• Support a high-quality learning environment focused on every student.

Skills

Growth mindset

Equity lens

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates/Technical degree preferred

Job description

Classroom Educational Assistant

Owatonna School District 761 Wilson Elementary School - Owatonna, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Owatonna School District 761

Job Details

Job ID: 5889245
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Position Description:
The Classroom Educational Assistant assists the classroom teacher and other building staff with performing duties necessary to meet the educational needs of every student. The Educational Assistant's primary focus is on directly serving K-5 students by reinforcing skills through reading and math groups, reinforcing social-emotional skills, and supervising K-5 lunches. Ideal candidates will believe and ensure their role is to support and develop a high-quality learning environment focused on each and every student.

Position Requirements:
High School diploma/GED required. Associates/Technical degree preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Candidate will have a growth mindset, focused on flexibility and growth as a professional, as well as with students. Candidate will have a strong equity lens, believing and ensuring all kids learn at high levels. Candidate will build strong, impactful professional relationships with students, staff, and other school stakeholders. Candidate will have an awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies. Consistent and reliable attendance is required. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Hours:
5.5 hours/day // 8:05 am - 2:05 pm

Rate of Pay:
B-2-1 $18.64 - $22.44/hour depending on experience.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed __Educational Assistant - Full Time:

• Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
• Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
• $50,000 Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/Sick Leave
• 1 personal leave day/ school year

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.64 to $22.44 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Cassie Mitchell , Principal
• Wilson Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]