Part-Time Preschool Para: Early Childhood Assistant

Komets; Kasson (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Kasson-Mantorville Community Education seeks a School Readiness Preschool Para for 2026-2027. The position runs 8:15-2:45 PM, Monday through Friday, about 28-30 hours weekly, supporting the Early Childhood teacher and children aged 3-5.

You'll help set up, maintain the classroom, assist with activities, supervise students, and communicate observations to the lead teacher while ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ages 3-5 is preferred.
• Knowledge of child development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities and routines.
• Greet and assist children and parents at arrival and departure.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment and supervise indoor/outdoor activities.
• Log attendance and milk counts.
• Provide support for children with disabilities and modify activities as needed.
• Use positive language and communicate with children at eye level.

Skills

Experience with preschoolers ages 3-5

Knowledge of child development

Classroom assistance

Job description

Sylvania in Kasson-Mantorville Community Education seeks a School Readiness Preschool Para for 2026-2027. The position runs 8:15-2:45 PM, Monday through Friday, about 28-30 hours weekly, supporting the Early Childhood teacher and children aged 3-5.

You'll help set up, maintain the classroom, assist with activities, supervise students, and communicate observations to the lead teacher while ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.