HEAD START - RV - Substitute Classroom Aide

Tri Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K/Roth benefits

Emergency Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Job summary

Tri Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is seeking a Substitute Classroom Aide in Owatonna, Minnesota to support classroom operations as needed. The role involves assisting teachers, greeting children and parents, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate should be at least 16 years old, value child welfare, and have basic computer skills. Flexible hours as needed with benefits including 401K/Roth contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Enjoy and respect young children and their families.
• Comfortable working with computers.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom staff and maintains classroom management.
• Supports children’s personal hygiene needs.
• Greets children and parents warmly.

Skills

Childcare skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

HEAD START - RV - Substitute Classroom Aide

Head Start - Owatonna, MN, 565 20th St. NE, Owatonna, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION

Classroom Aide Subs take the place of classroom staff absent for a period of time on an as needed basis, i.e.: illness, vacation or training. They also help recruit potential parents by providing information to them about the various program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Operations

• Assists classroom staff with implementation of daily activities and classroom management principles.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining positive, pleasant and trusting relationships with parents, respecting their individual needs and maintaining professional and appropriate boundaries.
• Know all medical conditions/needs of the children in the classroom (including allergies) and assist with responding to these needs.
• Assist in communicating with parents with the classroom team in order to give parents consistent messages in accordance with the Data Privacy policy.
• Assume other duties as requested by the classroom staff or center leadership.

Safety & Sanitation

• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, care-giving environment, practices good personal hygiene and hand washing, and assures the well-being and safety of all of the children in that environment.
• Tends to children's personal hygiene needs, including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes.
• Assists in utilizing disciplinary measures appropriately as outlined in the Behavior Guidance Policies and Procedures.
• Protects all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately reports any such incident to the person in charge.
• Assist in providing a healthy and safe classroom and playground environment throughout the day.
• Assures that safety and sanitation policies and procedures are followed appropriately.
• Assures that children are dressed appropriately for the weather and type of play in which they are engaged.
• Assures that children are supervised at all times.
• Have or obtain within 90 days of hire a First Aid and CPR Certification as well as maintain the certification during employment. Administers First Aid and/or CPR (if trained) when necessary.

Communication

• Greets children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with other staff, parents and volunteers in planning and implementing activities for the program/classroom.
• Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a pleasant, soothing voice, and models this attitude and voice for parents and others working or volunteering in the program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 16 years of age; candidates strongly encouraged to obtain their high school diploma or GED.
• Must enjoy and respect young children and their families.
• Comfortable working with computers, willing and able to learn program specific systems.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 218-281-0536 or [e-mail].

Employee Type: Regular, Substitute

Hours per Week: As Needed

Benefits: 401K/Roth, and ESST

Contact: Aracely Valencia, [e-mail]