Kindergarten Paraprofessional (Multiple Positions)

Independent School District 272 Eden Prairie; United States; On-site; USD 11,847,000 - 12,398,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eden Prairie Schools in Minnesota seeks a Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Forest Hills Elementary to support young learners and assist teachers in the classroom.

The position is MSEA Level I, pays $19.61 per hour, runs 2.5 hours daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, for 178 days per year with 6 paid holidays. Start date is September 8, 2026, and applications are preferred ASAP via the district online portal.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to supervise children in a positive manner.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly.
• Knowledge of discipline policies and procedures.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow teacher's plan and direction, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Experience working with young children.

Skills

Supervise children

Decision making

Discipline policies

Confidentiality

Communication

Independent work

Early childhood experience

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Kindergarten Paraprofessional (Multiple Positions) JobID: 16871

• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
• Date Available:
  09/08/2026

Eden Prairie Schools, home of the Eagles, is an incredible place for students to learn and grow. This district has enjoyed a long-standing reputation of excellence that is built on high expectations for our students and staff. We believe it is our purpose to create an environment of care and support where each student is inspired every day. We do this best by knowing each of our learners as individuals, recognizing their skills and motivations, and pushing them to excel.
More than 8,400 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional educational experience throughout the district's five Elementary Schools (PreK-5), Spanish Immersion School (PreK-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Transition Program, and K-12 Online School. Our dedicated staff are caring, knowledgeable and a vital facet of our Eagle Nation.

POSITION: Kindergarten Paraprofessional

LOCATION: Forest Hills Elementary

CLASSIFICATION: MSEA Level I

RATE OF PAY: $19.61/hour

HOURS PER DAY: 2.5

START & ENDING TIME: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

WORKING DAYS PER YEAR: 178

PAID HOLIDAYS: 6

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to supervise children in a positive manner.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly.
• Knowledge of discipline policies and procedures.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow teacher's plan and direction, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Experience working with young children.

TESTING REQUIRED: None

DATE OF POSTING: August 18th, 2026

APPLICATIONS PREFERRED BY: ASAP

APPLY ON-LINE: WWW.EPJOBS.ORG

EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Visit our website: Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Postings current as of 8/21/2026 12:38:14 PM CST.

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