Bright Beginnings Preschool Paraprofessional (2026-2027 School Year)

About STMA SchoolsWe are a district that serves over 6,700 students and employs more than 750 employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district is comprised of one primary school for kindergarten students, three elementary schools for grades 1-4, two middle schools for grades 5-8, and one high school for grades 9-12.Position Overview & ResponsibilitiesMonitors, supervises and/or provides child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers or older siblings under the direction of instructional personnel in the ECFE and School Readiness classrooms while parents attend class; participates in classroom activities and classes with parents and children; and assists in the greeting and clean-up functions prior to and after classes. For more information, please see the job description for this position.Start Date: 8/27/2026Contract: 183 daysSchedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-2:30pm, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch breakFTE: 0.7 (28 hours per week)Salary & BenefitsStarting Rate: $18.38-$18.86 per hourOur benefits offerings include: Medical Coverage (including options for VEBA, HSA or FSA), Dental Coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see the Benefits Summary for 25 to 29.99 hours per week for Support Staff for information.This position may be combined with other benefits-eligible positions within the district to reach full-time benefits eligibility.For more information, please see the Support Staff Master Agreement.Requirements & QualificationsRequires high school diploma or equivalent (GED), 2 years of schooling beyond high school and knowledge and understanding of child development and CPR/First Aid certification; must be able to kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and lift up to 30 pounds.Application ProcessPlease apply online and address application materials to John McDonald, Principal at Albertville Primary School.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerSt. Michael-Albertville School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws. STMA Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. If any employee or applicant needs assistance with any aspect of the application or benefits process, please contact us and alternative formats will be made available upon request.FMLA Notice: https://www.applitrack.com/pdfs/fmlaPoster2023.pdf.