Early Head Start: Infant & Toddler Teacher Assistant

MAHUBE-OTWA, Community Action Partnership, Inc; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

PTO

Job summary

MAHUBE-OTWA is hiring a Teacher Assistant for the Park Rapids Early Head Start Family Childcare. You will support educators in daily activities, reading, art, and stories, helping young children learn in a caring environment.

Position is full-time, non-exempt, day shift, year-round with four one-week layoffs. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement, holiday pay and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CDA credential required or enrolled within two years of hire.
• Basic computer skills including e-mail and data entry.
• Knowledge of early childhood development essential.
• Familiarity with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.
• Background checks required by Minnesota law and Head Start standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with education, art, stories, and daily activities.
• Support a positive, safe, and caring classroom environment.
• May drive bus routes if assigned (Grade 9 role).
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in interactions with children and families.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood

Head Start standards

Reading and writing basic instructions

Positive and cooperative demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential (required or enrolled)

Job description

MAHUBE-OTWA is hiring a Teacher Assistant for the Park Rapids Early Head Start Family Childcare. You will support educators in daily activities, reading, art, and stories, helping young children learn in a caring environment.

Position is full-time, non-exempt, day shift, year-round with four one-week layoffs. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement, holiday pay and PTO.