Infant-Toddler Teacher — Culture, Curriculum & Care

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe; Cass Lake (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe is seeking a dedicated early childhood assistant to support classroom growth and development for children ages birth to five. You will help implement culturally connected curriculum, assist with lesson plans, and assist families to strengthen language and culture within the Head Start framework.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe classroom, documenting progress, attending required trainings, and collaborating with program staff to promote school readiness and

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and punctuality is a must.
• Good verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Must possess an understanding and sensitivity to the culturally specific needs of Native American children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping classroom sanitary, organized and inviting.
• Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences across language, literacy, mathematics, social and emotional functioning, and creative arts.
• Implement Creative Curriculum and Ojibwe Culture and language into the classroom.
• Promote School Readiness goals into lesson plans and activities.
• Attend mandated trainings required by Head Start Performance Standards.
• Attend IFSP/IEP meetings.
• Document anecdotal notes and develop individual education plans; enter data weekly.
• Work with staff to support families and community language/culture goals.
• Supervise children at all times and ensure safety in all areas.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Infant/Toddler CDA within first year

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe is seeking a dedicated early childhood assistant to support classroom growth and development for children ages birth to five. You will help implement culturally connected curriculum, assist with lesson plans, and assist families to strengthen language and culture within the Head Start framework.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe classroom, documenting progress, attending required trainings, and collaborating with program staff to promote school readiness and