ECFE Assistant - Casual Position (Less then 14 hours a week)

Hopkins-Public-Schools; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 2,368,000 - 3,463,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopkins Public Schools seeks an ECFE Assistant for the Harley Hopkins Family Center. This casual position supports Early Childhood Family Education classrooms and events, helping maintain a safe, inclusive space for children and families.

The role is 3–12 hours per week, with pay ranging from $17.69 to $25.14 per hour, DOE. Applicants with a high school diploma and at least two years of experience with children are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of paid experience with children or equivalent.
• Continued employment requires valid licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ECFE classrooms (Birth to age 5) or ECFE Sibling Care as needed.
• Assist with prep work to support teachers and program needs.
• Refer questions from participants to supervising teachers.
• Prepare activities and equipment as directed.
• Provide attentive supervision to ensure safety.
• Participate in activities with children and parents when appropriate.
• Maintain open communication between sites, staff, and community.

Skills

Supervise children

PC literacy

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Core Values adherence

Mission & values clarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Two years of paid experience with children

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

ECFE Assistant - Casual Position (Less then 14 hours a week) JobID: 7046

• Position Type: Community Education


• Date Posted: 8/20/2026


• Location: Harley Hopkins Family Center

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no \"typical\" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.

SUMMARY

Assist in the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classrooms and Program events by supporting the maintenance of a safe, culturally inclusive, developmentally appropriate space for students and families.

Bilingual applicants, especially those fluent in Somali or Spanish, are strongly encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Assists in ECFE (Birth to age 5) or ECFE Sibling Care classroom as needed.


• Assists in non-class time work (prep work to support teachers, program needs) as needed.


• Refers questions, concerns, and comments from participants about parenting, child development, and classroom summaries to supervising, licensed teachers.


• Prepares activities and equipment as directed.


• Gives attention to each student according to their needs and abilities while maintaining supervision and intervening for safety in a timely and appropriate manner.


• Participates in activities with the children and/or parents when appropriate.


• Promotes a positive image of the program by maintaining open and positive communication between the sites, school staff, parents, and community.


• Assists in inventory and identifies the need for ordering supplies managed through the classroom teacher or Google Drive tools.


• Attends staff meetings and in-service training when required.


• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.


• Two (2) years of paid experience working with children.


• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver's license.


• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge

• District policies and procedures.


• Classroom policies and procedures.


• Computer applications related to the work.


• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills

• Maintaining order when supervising children, while expressing warmth and friendliness.


• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.


• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.


• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.


• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established Core Values.


• Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a classroom setting, use of standard office equipment and stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a classroom setting.

Occasional travel required to locations throughout the District.

Hours & Compensation

(This is a casual position and will be anywhere from 3-12 hours per week) - 60-90 Days

CE Handbook

Range: $17.69 - $25.14 per hour, DOE.

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE

Postings current as of 8/24/2026 11:55:06 PM CST.