Summary

Support Staff | Early Childhood Family Education | Fergus Falls Public Schools | Post Date: 12/20/2024

Description

The Fergus Falls Public Schools have an immediate opening for a part-time Otter Preschool/ECFE Classroom Assistant.聽 This position is for 29 hours/week during student contact days.

Preschool/ECFE聽schedule (approximate): Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:45pm with a 30 min. lunch. Schedule may include occasional evening events or classes. Flexibility in schedule is possible with the right candidate.聽Pay rate: $19/hour; and includes Earned Sick and Safe Time leave.

Education/Qualifications:
–聽High School Diploma or Equivalent
–聽Experience working with young children and parents聽
–聽The ability to work cooperatively with certified staff, parents, and young children.
–聽Prefer education related to early childhood education, CDA, or childcare field.聽

Duties/ Responsibilities:聽
Working with young children ages 0-5 and 3-5 in a classroom setting (under the supervision of a teacher):聽
路 Assist in prep of classroom: set up, clean up and activities.聽
路 Assist parents and children as needed during drop off and pick up times including getting children on and off bus
路 Assist teacher with children in the classroom and facilitating activities聽
路 Work with small groups or individual children聽
路 Assist parents and children as needed during ECFE classes
路 Give breaks for staff
路 Assist with light cleaning duties聽
路 Work with staff and parents in a professional manner
路 Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents聽
路 Participate in in-service trainings聽

Application deadline is open until filled.
Start date: January 6, 2025

Accommodation:聽If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR at ejahnke@fergusotters.org or call 218-998-0544, ext. 9010.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:聽Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.聽 Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. 聽Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. 聽Making false statements or withholding information during the 聽hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.
Veteran鈥檚 Preference:聽Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.

The Fergus Falls Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Fergus Falls Public Schools are a tobacco-free workplace.