Head Start Teacher Assistant - Pine Point

White Earth Nation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

White Earth Nation seeks a Head Start Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in preschool activities, promoting social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth for entry into primary school. Location Pine Point; pay $21.44/hr; full-time with full benefits.

You will assist with lesson delivery, prepare materials, transport children on Head Start bus, complete paperwork, and adhere to reporting standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and a CDA credential.
• Enrolled in a program for an Associates or Baccalaureate degree.
• Enrolled in a Child Development credential program within two years.
• Valid MN CDL with school bus and passenger endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and insurance for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with lessons and activities to meet children's needs.
• Prepare lessons and materials and teach according to guidelines.
• Drive and inspect the Head Start bus to transport children and families safely.
• Complete paperwork and reporting per department guidelines.
• Support reporting standards regarding child abuse or neglect as mandated.

Skills

English language knowledge

Attention to safety

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential

Enrolled in Associate or Baccalaureate degree program

Enrolled in Child Development credential program (2 years)

MN CDL with school bus endorsement (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Valid MN driver’s license

Bus and passenger endorsement

Job description

Position: Head Start Teacher Assistant Open: 08-24-26
Location: Pine Point Close: Until filled
Pay: $21.44/hr. Benefits: Full Status: Full Time

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is seeking a qualified candidate to assist the lead teacher in instructing preschool children in activities designed to promote social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth needed for entering primary school and driving bus.

Position Outcomes:

• Assist the lead teacher teach lessons and activities to meet the needs of children in the classroom and on educational field trips.
• Help prepare lessons and materials and teach to class according to department guidelines and within appropriate developmental limits.
• Drive, prepare and inspect the Head Start bus in accordance with all applicable laws to transport Head Start children and families safely.
• Complete paperwork and prepare information in accordance with department guidelines.
• Comply with reporting standards regarding child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter for the safety of children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council and the White Earth Head Start.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history and lifestyles.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulation regarding transportation of students.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and terminology.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to thirty pounds.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Enrolled in a program leading to an Associates or baccalaureate degree.
• Enrolled in a Child Development credential program to be completed within two (2) years.
• Valid MN Commercial driver's license (CDL) with a school bus and passenger endorsement, or the ability to obtain one whin (45) days of hire and ability to obtain a (CDL) physical exam within (45) days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and insurance for travel between sits and other business-related destinations.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

EEO with Native Preference

A Drug Free Workplace-Tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required prior to and during employment
Background Checks performed

P.O. Box 418 | White Earth, Minnesota 56591 | Tel. [phone] | Fax [phone]