Lakeville Area Schools·Lakeville, Minnesota
The assistant helps instructors prepare and implement daily curriculum, recreational activities, and onsite operations. They also provide direct support to children with disabilities and assist with project preparation and cleanup.
If you are looking to jump-start your career in child care, join Lakeville Area Schools as a Child Care Float Assistant/Paraprofessional for our programs!
This position works directly with a supervisor to provide quality, engaging curriculum to Pre-K to elementary-aged students and students with disabilities.
We are looking for individuals with strong communication and organizational skills.
Childcare experience is required.
Job responsibilities: Assists Instructors in preparing and implementing daily curriculum, recreational activities and day-to-day onsite operations.
Provide prep and clean up of projects, snacks and activities.
Communicate any issues to the instructor/supervisor.
Provide support to children with disabilities.
Pay and schedule: Competitive pay between $18.68 - $22.46 per hour as an Assistant and $19.89 - $24.19 per hour as a Para, based off experience.
Flexible hours between 6:30 am and 6:00 pm (guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week) Possibility to work before school, after school, or all-day program.
Participate in field trips on non-school days.
Full benefits package, including health and dental insurance for employees working 30+ hours per week. Personal time, sick time and paid holidays.
Must be at least 18 years of age, High School diploma plus AA Degree or experience working with children in a childcare or school setting. Applicants should have strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. See job posting for additional qualifications. If you would like to begin your career in child care, join our close knit community at Lakeville Area Schools. With opportunities for career advancement and our ability to offer innovative, quality programs for children, come see why Lakeville Area Schools is one of the most sought after districts for families and staff!
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma along with an associate degree or relevant childcare experience. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required for the role.
Market context
In Minnesota, teaching assistant openings are commonly driven by school staffing needs and student support demands, especially for candidates who can meet state or accreditation education and experience requirements. These roles can be competitive because schools look for dependable, energetic people who can actively support children indoors and outdoors while handling physical activity. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and highlight child-focused experience in your application.
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