Brainerd Public Schools

Early Childhood Education Assistant

Brainerd Public Schools  •  Brainerd, MN (Onsite)  •  16 hours ago
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Job Description

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Position Title: Educational Assistant
Location: Warrior Early Learning Center
Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year - Ongoing
Hours: 15-30 hours per week
Compensation: $16.50-$17.15 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in Education Assistant contract located on district website)
Non-Exempt
Full Benefits including paid sick and personal leave
Union: ED MN - Educational Assistant


The Early Childhood Preschool Paraprofessional will assist the Teacher in supporting student needs students in the preschool classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Support children in classroom with various activities, ensuring their safety, and providing assistance as needed
  • Provide additional support to children who may need extra assistance or guidance with tasks
  • Monitor safety of students and provide assistance as needed
  • Team with the classroom teacher and educational assistant to deliver classroom instruction.
  • Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
  • Assist the student in self-help and independent living skills � this can include the following 1. Dressing and undressing, 2. Toileting � which may include changing diapers, training pants, cleaning the child and implementing toilet training techniques, 3. Supervise and assist with eating skills
  • Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
  • Collaborate with teachers to ensure student safety and success.
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Develop effective working relationships with students.
  • Support building and classroom discipline policy.
  • Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
  • Participate in assigned professional development.
  • Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
  • Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
  • Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
  • Monitor student progress on assigned tasks.
  • Follow school district policy in reporting suspected abuse/neglect.
  • Other duties as assigned by the proper administrative authority.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Meet highly-qualified requirements for paraprofessional (two-year associate degree, 60 college credits, para-pro or para e-link certification)
  • Experience working with students in preschool setting
  • Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.
  • Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs.
  • Ability to implement and follow through on specific needs for an individual students. This could involve lifting, assisting with daily living activities such as toileting.
  • Ability to collect data on student progress
  • Ability to remain calm and patient in situations and react and respond quickly in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or school readiness teacher.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
  • Ability to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public.
  • Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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