Aide

Minnesota Valley Action Council; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 22,592 - 23,667; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is seeking a Head Start Aide to support classroom operations for preschool children in New Ulm, MN. Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum, meal services, and safe bus-related supervision where provided, under Head Start standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience with preschoolers, strong communication and organization skills, and may have bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Bilingual skills a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily classroom learning environment and curriculum implementation as directed by the Teacher.
• Provide food service and transportation support for children if provided.
• Ensure compliance with MVAC policies and Head Start standards in all activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Early Childhood degree or CDA credential

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: New Ulm Head Start - New Ulm, MN 56073

Position Type: Benefit Eligible (32 Hours +)

Salary Range: $16.40 - $17.18 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

About Us

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency serving south-central Minnesota since 1965. We partner with individuals, families, and communities to promote economic stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services.

Service Area

Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties.

Our Core Values

• Build Supportive Relationships – Strong partnerships uplift people and communities
• Empower People – Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their goals
• Promote Dignity – We deliver equitable and respectful services
• Work Together – Collaboration strengthens outcomes

Position Overview

Aides assist with classroom operations including the planning and implementation of activities, maintaining the classroom environment, meal preparations, and supervision of children. Where offered, they assist children on and off the bus, maintaining orderly conduct while bus is in transit. They must abide by Head Start Performance Standards to support the child's development and school readiness, work as a team member to support child and family needs, and develop child educational and family goals. They develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co‑workers, and supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Assist with the daily classroom learning environment and implementation of the curriculum as directed by the Teacher.
• Provide food service and transportation services (if provided) to children.
• Abide by MVAC Policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and Department of Children Youth and Families Childcare Center Statutes and Rules.
• Complete required paperwork and data entry accurately within established timelines following program requirements and the established protocol.

Your benefits may include

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations, and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. MVAC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for applying for this position, please email [e-mail] or call [phone].

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work or volunteer experience with groups of preschool-aged children and working with the public.
• Degree in Early Childhood or Center Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual skills.