Paraprofessional: Early Learning/Kids Company AM

New Prague; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids' Company & Early Learning is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Eagle View Elementary program in Minnesota. You will assist in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool-aged children and help educate parents to strengthen the parent-child relationship as part of district objectives.

Daily responsibilities include supervising children, facilitating activities, and promoting positive behaviors, with a focus on social-emotional development and a safe classroom

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; preferred 1040 contact hours via district training, experience, or coursework.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or willing to obtain within 90 days.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Minnesota driver’s license.
• Previous experience with children is preferred (1–3 years in early childhood/youth programming).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with children, ensuring a safe, engaging environment.
• Facilitate choice-based activities and monitor interactions to promote positive behavior.
• Support students' social and emotional development and assist with parental education where applicable.
• Help maintain an orderly classroom and follow district policies.

Skills

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Communication (oral)

Teamwork

Positive behavior support

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minnesota driver’s license

CPR and First Aid Certified or willing

1040 child contact hours training

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Could be a high school student

Job description

Paraprofessional 25/26 School Year

Kids' Company & Early Learning

6am-1pm, M-F

Eagle View Elementary

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in the instruction and implementation of developmentally appropriate educational opportunities and curriculum to preschool age children that develops the whole child (cognitive, social emotional, language/communication, and physical development) while supporting and educating the parents to create a stronger parent child relationship so that the overall district educational objectives may be achieved.

JOB SUMMARY:

A Paraprofessional with the Kids' Company program supports the program's daily operations by fostering a safe, structured, and engaging environment for enrolled children. Key responsibilities include supervising and interacting with children, facilitating choice-based activities, and monitoring interactions to encourage positive behaviors. This role also provides targeted support to students' social and emotional development, offering assistance to children who may need additional guidance. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to nurturing each child's growth are essential for success in this position.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Could be a high school student
• Completion of a 1040 child contact hours using a combination of district training programs, experience, and coursework of an equivalent nature and level to perform the requirements of the work.
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to become certified within the first 90 days of employment
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children is preferred
• 1-3 years of early childhood or youth programming experience preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and safe educational environment
• Ability to keep an orderly and safe arrangement of the classroom
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of child development
• Ability to make decisions and act within the district and building policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Ability to relate with others and present a positive interaction in a professional manner with parents, students, colleagues, administration and community members
• Ability to be a positive promoter of the school district
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Ability to exercise confidentiality in handling district information
• Ability to work effectively with students of all ages and abilities in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate in oral, written and web-based communication format with district personnel, staff, and families
• Ability to exercise confidentiality in handling district information