Classroom Assistant Teacher – Head Start Worthington

SMOC; Worthington (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a passionate Classroom Assistant Teacher to join its Head Start program. This full-time role involves working with young children, fostering parent-child relationships, and supporting families in their developmental journeys. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage with families respectfully and understand diverse cultural backgrounds. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid PTO

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must have Child Development Associate credentials or be willing to obtain them.
• Ability to work with young children and take directions from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families to promote well-being and parent-child relationships.
• Support families in using community resources for children's development.

Skills

Ability to work with children aged 3-5

Ability to take directions

Ability to lift and carry supplies

Confidentiality

Bilingual skills

Education

Child Development Associate credentials

Job description

Classroom Assistant Teacher – Head Start Worthington

Overview

SMOC, a non-profit organization, has an immediate opening for a full-time (40 hours per week) Classroom Assistant Teacher in Worthington, MN to work in the Head Start program.

Specific Skills

Ability to work with 3–5-year-old children. Ability to take directions from supervisor. Ability to lift and carry supplies. Confidentiality. Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Engages in mutually respectful goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote parent-child relationships and family well-being. Respects and responds appropriately to culture, language, values, and family structures of each family served. Supports families’ safety, health, financial stability, life goals, and aspirations. Enhances parent-child relationships and supports parents’ role as the first and lifelong educators of their children. Supports families in using community resources that enhance family well-being and children’s learning and development. In addition, responsible for riding to and from the center, assisting the driver, and adhering to transportation guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

Child Development Associate credentials or willingness to obtain credentials, minimum.

Job Nature

Full Time

Compensation

Starting hourly rate $18.84. OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Benefits

Available health, life, dental, vision insurance. Paid PTO and holidays. Retirement plan. SMOC is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation for special needs will be furnished upon request.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their application and resumes to Karie Bursell, Human Resource Director at [e-mail] mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.

Contact Information

• SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue | PO Box 787 | Worthington, MN 56187
• Fax [phone] | TTY [phone]