What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional: Early Learning Preschool Eagle View position at New Prague Area Schools?
Eagle View Elementary
Early Learning Preschool Paraprofessional
2025-2026 School Year
Aug 18-May 22
29 hours a week
Mon-Thurs 8:15-4:00
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.
WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Education/Certification/Licensure:
- High school diploma or equivalent Valid Minnesota driver’s license
Experience:
Prior experience working with children is preferredEssential 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
