Educational Support Professional - Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Arbor View Early Childhood Center; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 Arbor View Early Childhood Center in Maple Grove, Minnesota is seeking an Educational Support Professional for the ECFE program. This role supports classroom staff, works with young children, and requires a high school diploma.

Schedule includes multiple ECFE classes and preschool sessions with a 31-hour work week. Starting immediately, the position emphasizes safety, child development, and participation in district training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to work with young children.
• Ability to assist in classroom activities and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the children's teacher in carrying out daily program by arranging equipment and materials, preparing materials, maintaining supplies and participating in various activities.
• Work with students individually or in small groups on academic, motor, and social skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean and caring environment for young children.
• Observe children to prevent safety/health hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.

Skills

Demonstrate ability to work with young

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Educational Support Professional - Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Osseo Ind School District 279 Arbor View Early Childhood Center - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job summary: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by providing support to the ECFE program staff.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Assist the children's teacher in carrying out daily program by arranging equipment and materials, preparing materials, maintaining supplies and participating in various activities.
• Work with students individually or in small groups on academic, motor, and social skills, e.g., math, science, literacy, art, physical education, decision making, self-esteem, pretend play, etc.
• Maintain a safe, clean and and caring environment for young children.
• Observe children to prevent safety/health hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Participation in district training program prior to and during employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have physical capability to lift and attend to physical needs of students as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Demonstrate ability to work with young children.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bilingual - Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese

Bargaining unit: Educational Support Professionals

Salary: Classification 2; View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Preschool for 3's at Arbor View

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Early Childhood Family Education Classes at Willow Lane

Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Early Childhood Family Education Classes at Arbor View

Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Early Childhood Family Education Class at Arbor View

FTE: 31 Hours per week

Desired start date: 10/5/2027

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• ...and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Veteran’s Preference:

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation:

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Contact Information

• Contact HR or the Site with any questions regarding the position
• Email: [e-mail]