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

- **Company:** Minneapolis Public Schools
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Salary:** $56,514 - $63,960
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Computer Literacy, Desktop Computing
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/associate-educator-early-childhood-family-education-2026-2027-bi-lingual-oromo-preferred-minneapolis-mn--f2b39580-9d94-4562-b2da-7bfe0e21ad61

## About the Role

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

## Description

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