JobID: 6993

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Community Education Educational Assistants

Date Posted:
4/10/2023

Location:
Owatonna Education Center

Date Available:
07/10/2023

Closing Date:
Open until filled

District:
Owatonna Public Schools

Position Description:
Assist Early Childhood teachers and students (4 and 5 year olds) during the summer Little Huskies program. The Educational Assistant's primary focus is on making necessary preparations for meeting the student learning needs through the safety and arrangement of furniture, accessibility to learning and use of physical resources, support spaces and daily lesson materials. The number of positions available will be dependent on student enrollment.

Position Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous successful experience working with children and adults in a preschool setting. Knowledge of Minnesota's Early Indicators of Progress standards preferred. Current first aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain. Strong organizational skills to maintain a warm and welcoming learning environment, as well as communication skills to ensure that student and teacher preparation needs are met. Ability to be flexible in meeting the instructional calendar, as well as responding to instructional practices and approaches within a play-based delivery of early learning skills. A successful candidate must be able to foster a team environment, while being able to self-direct and anticipate work responsibilities once instructions are provided by the classroom teacher, program team leader or administrator. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Language Skills:
Read, write, and comprehend English-based instructions, short correspondences, and memos. Strong oral communication skills necessary to establish and maintain preschool learning environment.

Physical Demands:
Mobility and agility to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds, work on the floor and at preschool-sized learning centers which will include physical activity such as kneeling, stooping, crouching and crawling. Must have sufficient mobility to walk, run and navigate stairs. Hearing, speech, and sight are required. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Maintain flexibility and model a positive attitude in day-to-day dealing with staff and students. Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding students. Perform duties within a tight daily schedule and with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Strong digital literacy skills will be needed.

Schedule:
July 10 - August 3 / Monday throughThursday / 8:15 AM - 11:15 AM (3 hrs per day)
4 hours for set up and 4 hours for take down

Classification / Pay Rate:
A-1-3 / $15.05-$18.16 /per hour

Educational Assistants Agreement


ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.