Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Wayzata Public Schools; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a dedicated aide to supervise kindergarten students during the school day. The role involves small group work, read alouds, 1:1 interactions, and whole-class supervision. The position runs 9:00-12:30, totaling 3.5 hours per day.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young children, be able to follow directions, multitask in a lively classroom, and communicate effectively while maintaining confidentiality and safety anytime during recess and activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a school environment.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to multitask and supervise students in an environment that is highly engaging.
• Flexibility and patience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Ability to provide positive and effective supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to make decisions independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kindergarten students during the school day.
• Conduct small group work/support and read alouds.
• Provide 1:1 student interaction and assessment.
• Supervise an entire classroom and kindergarten recess.
• Hours are 9:00-12:30 (3.5 hours per day).

Skills

Experience with young children

Follow directions

Multitask in engaging environment

Flexibility and patience

Effective communication with students

Positive and effective supervision

Confidentiality

Independent decision making

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284

Position Description: The person in this position will be responsible for supervision of kindergarten students during the school day. The successful candidate will work 3.50 hours a day and have the chance to support the learning of kindergarten students. Duties include small group work/support, read alouds, 1:1 student interaction and assessment, supervision of an entire classroom, kindergarten recess, etc. Hours are 9:00-12:30

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children, preferably in a school environment
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to multitask and supervise students in an environment that is highly engaging
• Flexibility and patience
• Ability to communicate effectively with students
• Ability to provide positive and effective supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make decisions independently

Selection Procedure:

• Position is open only to current Administrative Professional/Paraprofessional Unit Employees through 11/13/26@4:00PM.
• If this position does not fill internally, non-unit candidates will be considered.

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