Education Assistant - Kindergarten (3 hours/day)

St. Croix Preparatory Academy; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Croix Preparatory Academy is seeking an Educational Assistant to support a K-4 classroom with individualized student attention and behavioral guidance. You will align with the school's mission to develop academic potential and leadership through a classical program.

The role includes clerical, management and instructional support tasks, working 3 hours daily. Candidates should have a related degree or ParaPro score and be ready to collaborate with teachers and administrators in a respectful,

Qualifications

• AA/AS/AAS degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro score 460+.
• Understanding of K-4 developmental levels.
• Personable, reliable and team-oriented.
• Commitment to confidentiality and school policies.
• Willingness to attend monthly Educational Assistant meetings.
• Encourage a love of learning and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares teaching materials (copies, cuts, laminates, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Sorts, corrects, records, distributes student work and communicates meaningful information.
• Records data from assessments for teacher review.
• Mirrors classroom management and supports student safety.
• Delivers instruction as directed and assists in whole/small group sessions.
• Promotes positive interactions and meets student needs within the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Child development understanding

Reliability

Confidentiality

Professional development

Following policies

Education

AA/AS/AAS degree or 60 college credits

ParaPro Assessment score 460+

Job description

Educational Assistant

The primary role of Educational Assistants is to contribute to and enhance an effective learning environment by offering students personalized attention, instructional and behavioral support in accordance with St. Croix Preparatory Academy mission to develop each student's academic potential, personal character, and leadership qualities through an academically rigorous and content rich educational program grounded in a classical tradition.

Reports To:

Classroom Teacher and Lower School Principal

Hours:

Part-Time; 3 hours/day 8:50am-11:50am

Compensation:

$17.78/hour; this position is not eligible for benefits

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Clerical (.25)

• Prepares teaching materials (copies, cuts, laminates, etc) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Sorts, corrects, record, distributes student work and communicates meaningful information to teacher.
• Records data from assessments to be reviewed by the teacher.

Management (.25)

• Mirrors teacher and principal classroom management and techniques
• Maintains awareness of student behavior and safety
• Manages student behavior and safety
• Actively promotes positive interactions between students
• Reports student progress as appropriate to the teacher
• Utilizes intervention techniques designed by the instructional team

Instructional Support (.50)

• Mirrors teacher and principal instructional practices
• Delivers instruction as directed by teacher and principal
• Knowledgably assists in whole group instruction
• Leads and manages some small group remediated instruction

Experience, Skills And Mindset Required

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree or two years post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two years of full time enrollment as determined by the higher education institution attended), or passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Must understand the developmental levels of K-4 students and be child-oriented
• Must be personable, reliable and able to work within teams (K-4, grade level) to cooperatively and harmoniously meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities designed to familiarize and build skills related to the role of the Educational Assistant.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending monthly Educational Assistant meetings.
• Encourage a student mindset that all abilities will improve with hard work and dedication.
• Foster a love of learning and passion for knowledge
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about student information
• Willingly follows and supports SCPA policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as may be assigned