early childhood assistant

Independent School District 196

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Position Type: 
 Paraprofessional/TA/ECFS Teaching Assistant 
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Date Posted: 
 5/8/2026 
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Location: 
 Pinewood Community Elementary School 
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Closing Date:
 
 05/14/2026</div><div> 
Description: 
6.5 hours/day</div><div>
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.</div><div>
Teaching Assistant for Early Childhood, 10 month calendar 
 
Effective Date of Employment: 
Beginning of the 2026-27 school year 
 
Application Deadline: 
May 14, 2026  4:00 p.m. 
 
Application Procedures: 
Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org</div><div> 
Overview:</div><div>
District 196 is a state and nationally recognized public school district covering 110 square miles in northern Dakota County, Minnesota. District 196 serves approximately 150,000 residents including more than 29,000 students in Early Childhood programs through grade 12 and approximately 11,500 Birth  4-year-olds. 
 
Early Childhood Family Services, a program of Community Education, offers families with children birth through prekindergarten a variety of programs and services including Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Connections Preschool (School Readiness) and Family School (Family Literacy). 
 
 Qualifications:</div><ul><li>
High School diploma and 24 postsecondary credits in child development, early childhood education or other related classes; or other education and experience that meets the requirements of MN DHS</li><li>
Three years of work experience with children ages birth to 3rd grade</li><li>
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred</li><li>
Experience and/or training in care of infants, toddlers and preschoolers</li><li>
Physical strength and endurance to provide bodily care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers including lifting and diapering and the ability to work outside</li><li>
Effective behavior management</li><li>
Ability to communicate well with colleagues, parents and young children</li><li>
Ability to work effectively as a team member</li><li>
Ability to maintain confidentiality</li></ul><div>
Performance Responsibilities  Teaching Assistant:</div><ul><li>
Assist in planning and implementing children's educational program and learning environment</li><li>
Lead structured group and individualized activities as designed and directed by the teacher</li><li>
Work effectively with up to 350 different children and parents each week</li><li>
Change diapers or other clothing as necessary for infants and children who may be working on toileting skills or who are incontinent</li><li>
Support teacher with daily routines and needs of children so that disturbances do not disrupt group learning or lead to safety concerns.</li><li>
Comfort and support children working through separation anxiety.</li><li>
Assist substitute teachers in delivering planned lessons in a manner that would preserve the continuity of routine and structure.</li><li>
Actively play with children providing modeling, coaching, and creative play aids to them during free play periods.</li><li>
Practice confidentiality and data privacy in regard to family information.</li><li>
Provide guidance as well as independence needed for children to develop in all areas.</li><li>
Discuss and provide information relating to the general and educational welfare of the children with the teacher and team.</li><li>
Communicate with parents about children's activities.</li><li>
Participate in parent-child interactions.</li><li>
Prepare and serve snacks and assist children during snack time.</li><li>
Move equipment and rearrange environment for different age groups.</li><li>
Prepare needed materials and supplies.</li><li>
Assume responsibility for general housekeeping tasks in children's learning environment.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher.</li><li>
Participate in staff meetings and professional development as requested.</li></ul><div>
Performance Responsibilities  Child Care/Extended Day Lead</div><ul><li>
Communication with staff, parents, and children</li><li>
Supervise children, plan and implement daily routine and activities</li><li>
Assist in supervision of assistants</li><li>
Participate in required in-service training such as First Aid, CPR and ongoing District 196 professional development</li><li>
Collection of and maintaining data</li><li>
Provide guidance for children's behavior</li><li>
Ability to work outdoors with students and staff in a variety of weather conditions</li></ul><div> 
 
Responsible To: 
Early Childhood Family Services Program Manager 
 
Compensation / Benefits: 
RAVE Clerical Association  Wage Group V : $21.32 - $23.91 Hourly (based on 2025-26 contract) 
 
 If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 
 
Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success. 
 
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others. 
 
District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups. 
 
The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859  joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782  jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712  eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629  janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR). 
 
<ul><li>Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.</li></ul></div></div></ul></div>

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