Associate Educator - Early Childhood Family Education (2026-2027) Bi-lingual Oromo Preferred

Associate Educator - Early Childhood Family Education (2026-2027) Bi-lingual Oromo Preferred, Assist licensed staff in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Provides Home Visiting to families with children birth-5, visits focus on parenting and child development. Provides interpretation for non-English speaking, limited English speaking and/or bilingual/bicultural families. Independently implements a variety of student, family, community services and educational programs in support of district’s school readiness and cultural diversity goals. Act as a liaison between the students, family, community, and the Early Childhood Education programs (ECFE, Screening and High Five.), Essential:

• Assist teaching staff in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children birth-5
• Provide interpretation for non-English speaking families in a class setting
• Provide translation of materials for parents
• Model desired interaction behavior and help parents engage with their young children in activities.
• Work individually and in groups with young children in the classroom to guide them in their exploration and discovery
• Prepare and maintain class materials, equipment and communal areas to ensure a safe, clean and healthy environment
• Share observations of progress and concerns related to the development of children’s strengths and needs
• Participate as an integral part of a teaching team
• Provide home visits focused on parenting strategies and child development
• Assist in program outreach activities as needed
• Meet District’s standards for employee performance in attendance
• Participate in staff development/professional growth activities relevant to position responsibilities, Early Childhood Strategic Plan, and Professional Development Plan (PDP)
• Other duties as assigned

Additional:

• Provide documentation/reports of work activities as requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned/requested

Early Childhood Education, Multilingual, Child Development, Multilingual, Community and Social Services, English Language, Early Childhood Education, Diversity, Child Psychology, Training/Teaching, Required:

• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Parent Education or area related to position assignment
• Bilingual in Oromo
• Knowledge of and experience with a home visiting model
• Trained as PAT Home Visitor (or willing to be trained upon hire)
• Educational background to be able to assist site staff in the provision of education services
• Knowledge of, and experience with, cultural differences, which may affect non-English speaking children and their parents
• Knowledge of, and experience with, the process of acculturation to American society
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Family Education programs
• The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents and young children
• Attend mandatory Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within one year of being hired for the position and maintain a current expiration date on the CPI card by taking Refresher class annually
• Training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with others
• Ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks under minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills

Desirable:

• Post-secondary coursework in education, child development, parent education or a related area
• Knowledge of the programs and procedures of the Minneapolis Public Schools
• Proven community collaboration in large urban environment
• Computer experience to assist in collaboration with families, schools, and/or community, * Normal classroom environment; ability to manage student behavior with the physical capacity to work directly with and supervise students

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• School environment
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors