Early Learning Preschool Assistant - Long Term Substitute

South St. Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

South St. Paul Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute for Early Learning Preschool Assistant at Kaposia Elementary School. The role involves supporting a developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children, with a 7-hour day and two PD days on August 24 and 26, 2026.

Compensation is $17 per hour, with start August 24, 2026, through TBD. The successful candidate will assist in curriculum implementation, prepare classroom materials, support behavior guidance, and maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years' experience with diverse families and young children preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management.
• Strong parent-child interaction and learning-support skills.
• Positive interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to follow data privacy rules.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow directions and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement curriculum as directed by teacher/Coordinator.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom with inclusive learning centers.
• Prepare supplies, snacks, equipment, and environment.
• Build rapport with parents, children, and staff.
• Provide positive behavior guidance to children.
• Greet parents and children and gather information to support learning.
• Assist with separation issues to support children and families.
• Support social, interpersonal, motor, and readiness skills development.
• Observe and record child development and behavior as needed.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Work as a team to provide a quality program.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families.
• Implement program policies and district procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and crises appropriately.
• Attend staff and district activities as needed.
• Remain flexible to take on additional duties.
• Foster inclusive and equitable relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Health and safety procedures

Data privacy awareness

Computer basics (Email/Word)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Early Learning Preschool Assistant - Long Term Substitute JobID: 4122

• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Kaposia Elementary School

Rate of pay:$17 an hour

Hours per day: 7 hours per day student contact days and 2 days of PD August 24 and 26, 2026

Dates of Temporary Assignment: August 24 through TBD

Job Summary

Assist in providing a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate learning experience for all children and families.

Job Functions

• Plan and implement curriculum, as directed by the teacher or Coordinator.
• Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom - organized, safe and inclusive of learning centers.
• Prepare/maintain supplies, snacks, equipment/materials and classroom environment, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport, communication and interaction with each parent, child and staff member.
• Provide positive behavior guidance to all children.
• Greet each parent and child, request information from parents to best support each child and their learning style.
• Assist with separation issues to support each child and parent.
• Assist in implementation of strategies to promote the development of each child's social, interpersonal, motor and readiness skills.
• Observe, monitor, and record each child's development and behavior, as needed.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines.
• Assist staff and participate as a team member to provide a quality program.
• Respect confidentiality of students, families and staff members.
• Implement program policies, procedures and philosophy to provide an engaged, positive learning environment for all.
• Respond appropriately to emergency or crisis situations.
• Attend staff, community education, district or staff development activities/meetings, as directed or necessary.
• Remain flexible to assume duties as assigned.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
• Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with diverse families and young children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development, behavior management skills, plus strong parent-child and child interaction skills to promote learning.
• Effective and positive interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with children, parents and staff.
• Effective interaction skills with diverse families and children.
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students and staff.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow directions, remain flexible to best meet program needs and function as a team member.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, internet navigation and Microsoft Word.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stoop, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.