What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Preschool Assistant position at Wayzata Public Schools?
Wayzata Early Learning School Preschool Assistant - Part-Time
Position Type/Title: Preschool Assistant
Current Available Positions (subject To Change)
Community Education Personnel Contract
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic Preschool Assistant to join our team!
Position Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the teacher in creating a positive learning environment and providing high-quality instruction and care to our preschoolers. This is a school year position. Opportunities available for summer employment.
Why Wayzata Early Learning?...
Position Type/Title: Preschool Assistant
Current Available Positions (subject To Change)
- Early Learning School - T & Th - 8:15am-11:45am
- Early Learning School - T-F - 8:00am-12:00pm
- Gleason Lake - M-F - 3:30pm-5:30pm
- Greenwood - M-F - 7:00am-8:30am
- Kimberly Lane - M-F - 3:30pm-5:30pm
Community Education Personnel Contract
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic Preschool Assistant to join our team!
Position Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the teacher in creating a positive learning environment and providing high-quality instruction and care to our preschoolers. This is a school year position. Opportunities available for summer employment.
Why Wayzata Early Learning?...
- Regularly ranked in the top 5 school districts in Minnesota and routinely recognized for excellence!
- Work alongside talented and dedicated team members
- Fun, fast paced work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Free childcare for your child while you are working! (students must be in grades K-5 and attend Wayzata Public Schools. Childcare is subject to availability)
- Create a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Lead children in the development of language, motor, and social skills
- Lead age-appropriate, hands-on activities for 2-5 year old children
- Enforce policies and procedures set by the school
- Participate in professional development and other school-related activities
- Communicate daily with parents at drop off and pick up
- Foster an atmosphere of respect and positive reinforcement
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Post-secondary education in child development, early childhood, or equivalent preferred
- Has a passion for working with young children
- Ideal candidates will have experience working with young children from diverse backgrounds
- Experience with the Pyramid Model and Classroom Engagement Model is beneficial
- Has documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodation
- Able to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, staff and caregivers
- Must successfully meet our pre-employment background screening requirements
- Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program
- Apply online at www.wayzataschools.org
- Position is open to current Community Education Unit employees until 7/8/26 @4:00PM.
- If this position is not filled internally, non-unit candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
Salary : $18