MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partners...

Fergusfalls; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization is seeking a passionate Teacher Assistant for their Early Head Start Center. The role involves creating a fun and educational atmosphere for young children, requiring a strong commitment to early childhood development. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and be willing to attain CDA certification, with a heart for working with families and making a difference in their lives.

Benefits

Health & Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

PTO

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must be willing to attain CDA.
• 1 to 3 years working with low-income families and/or young children preferred.
• Ability to work positively with children, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Early Head Start Center as a Teacher Assistant.
• Ensure a positive and educational environment for young children.
• Handle typical and unexpected classroom situations professionally.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood development

Basic math skills

Ability to read and write

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED plus Technical/Vocational certificate

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children?
Is working for a company that is community-minded important to you?

MAHUBE-OTWAis hiring caring individuals, with a strong independent initiative and excellent attendance to work in ourEarly Head Start Centeras aTeacher Assistant - Infant/Toddler.Your workdays will be filled with education, laughter, art, stories, hugs and so much more. Go home each day having had fun at work and feeling like you made a difference!

Eligible applicants will have a passion for educating young minds and be availability for full time work.

Pay:$21.95 – $22.70
Schedule:Day Shift, Monday – Friday, Full Time Seasonal with four one-week layoffs that spread over the program year.
Work Remotely:No
Location(s): Park Rapids MN, Frazee MN, Detroit Lakes MN, and Mahnomen, MN
Benefits:Health & Dental Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, PTO and more…

Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family?
Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

EEO Statement:MAHUBE-OTWA is an Equal opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. We recruit, select, hire, transfer, promote, demote, layoff, discipline, terminate, recall, compensate, and train without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance. We take affirmative steps to ensure that all of our company’s employment practices are free of discrimination. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIREDas well as 2 work related letters of reference. Please add references to your application or send separately to [e-mail]. Complete the application on our website WWW.MAHUBE.ORG/APPLY-NOW

Requirements
Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• HS Diploma (or GED) plus Technical/Vocational certificate. CDA and 1 to 3 years working with low-income families and/or young children preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must be willing to attain CDA.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices for the classroom is essential.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to apply common sense solutions in standardized situations.
• Must have the ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner children, staff and parents.
• Must effectively and professionally deal with typical and unexpected classroom situations.
• Must honor private/confidential information.
• Must have basic computer skills including working with e-mail, internet, data entry, computer files, databases and/or web-based programs.

Additional Postings available from MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, Inc.