What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - ECFE Assistant (Childcare) position at Princeton School District 477?
Position Title:
ECFE Assistant (childcare)
Start Date: 9/14/26
Department:
Community Education
Bargaining Unit:
Community Education
Rate of Pay:
$19.75-$21.55
Hours:
Monday thru Friday, Hours vary 8:00am-5:00pm
Immediate Supervisor:
ECFE Coordinator
ECFE Assistant (childcare)
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the ECFE Coordinator, the ECFE Assistant provides assistance to instructional personnel by assisting in ECFE classroom set; monitoring, supervising and/or providing child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers or older siblings while parents attend classes; participates in classroom activities and classes with parents and children; and assisting in the greeting and clean up functions prior to and after ECFE classes.
- Assists ECFE instructional staff in maintaining a stimulating, health and clean classroom environment.
- Assists the staff in the set up and planning for daily age appropriate activities or in assembling, materials, supplies, games, toys, etc. needed depending upon the needs within the classroom.
- Assists staff in creating a proper learning and classroom environment.
- Lays out the attendance book and prepares class snacks, if indicated.
- Greets parents and children as they arrive.
- Comforts children who are upset by separation from parents.
- Organizes and conducts various age appropriate social and educational activities for children.
- Supervises children in the childcare room during ECFE activities.
- Interacts with children in play, reading, rocking and/or doing various projects.
- Monitors and supervises children to oversee their safety.
- Enforces good play habits.
- Serves children snacks at appropriate time if indicated.
- Picks up the room, stores toys and materials away.
- Share any concerns with parents when they arrive.
- Cleans and disinfects all toys surfaces and materials.
- Reports any incidents or problems to appropriate staff members.
- Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
Contact Brian Julson, Director of Community Education, 763-389-6199 or email at brian.julson@isd477.org
Salary : $20 - $22