Early Childhood Aide

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc.; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

MVAC Head Start in Waseca, MN seeks an aide to support daily classroom operations, assist with curriculum delivery and meal services, and uphold Head Start standards. The role emphasizes teamwork with families and staff to promote school readiness.

Authorized work in the United States is required. MVAC offers benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, professional development, and employee assistance resources.

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool children or volunteers in related settings.
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily classroom learning environment and curriculum implementation.
• Provide food service and transportation services to children (if provided).
• Abide by MVAC policies and Head Start standards and child care regulations.
• Complete required paperwork and data entry within established timelines.

Skills

Preschool experience

Public interaction

Computer skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Early Childhood degree

CDA credential

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Waseca Head Start - Waseca, MN 56093Position Type: Benefit Eligible (20 Hours +)Salary Range: $16.40 - $17.18 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob 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, assist children on and off the bus, maintaining orderly conduct while bus is in transit. 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 to develop child educational and family goals. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co-workers and supervisors

ESSENTIAL FUNCITIONS OF THE JOB:

• As directed by the Teacher, assist with the daily classroom learning environment and implementation of the curriculum.
• 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].

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications

• Prefer previous work or volunteer experience with groups of preschool age children and working with the public.
• Prefer degree in Early Childhood or Center Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills beneficial.
• Bilingual skills are beneficial