Preschool Aide
Minnehaha Academy
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary
$19 - $22 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide support to preschool teachers in implementing daily learning plans and schedules. Supervise students during classroom operations, lunch, recess, and rest times to ensure their well-being.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and either 2,080 hours of aide experience or 12 college credits. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and support the school's Christian mission.
Job description
Preschool Aide: 2026-27 School Year
Minnehaha Academy is a Preschool – 12th grade Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.
Minnehaha Academy has an immediate opening for a preschool aide for the 2026-2027 school year.
The salary range for this role is $19 - $22 per hour, depending on experience and education.
Description
- This position is Monday-Friday, school days and professional development days only.
- This is an hourly position.
- The hours are approximately 8:00-4:30 with 8 hours of paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break and a 15-minute paid break.
- The hourly wage will be determined by our Human Resource Director based on education and experience.
- There are no benefits available with this position.
Purpose
- To provide support to the Preschool teachers in implementing the daily learning plans and schedules
- To assist Preschool students in their developmental growth following the direction of the Preschool Teacher
- To provide supervision of the Preschool students in a calm and caring manner
- Primary Functions
- Assist in delivery of instruction and support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being of the children
- Assist in day-to-day classroom operations
- Supervise children throughout the day, including before school care, lunch, recess, and rest times for preschool students
Qualifications
- include:
- High school diploma and either a). 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern or b). 12 approved college accredited quarter credits
- Experience in Early Childhood and/or working with preschool children, parents and staff
- Passion for working and playing with children
- Timeliness, reliability and dependability
- Strong people skills to interact positively with the children, parents, and staff
- Ability to plan and implement age appropriate activities
- Support and implementing the Christian-based mission of the school
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
- Ability to complete a background check and DCYF required training and courses
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Ability to support our mission by relating the Christian faith to learning and life
If you are interested in working at Minnehaha Academy, please visit www.minnehahaacademy.net [//www.minnehahaacademy.net] to complete the online application and attach a resume.
Minnehaha Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
