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PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT (32 hrs/week)
Job Code: 2026-BDJ-036
Location: Bemidji
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Who You Are
- You have great communication skills.
- You are able to develop relationships with teachers, students and parents.
- You’re patient and are able to work with children of different abilities and backgrounds.
- You are resourceful and are able to assist those with different learning styles.
A Day in the Life
- As Teacher Assistant you’ll work with the classroom teachers to develop the learning environment, assisting in classroom activities.
- You’ll help set up classroom materials; keep the classroom clean and safe; read to children; organize and supervise play activities and soothe children who are upset.
- You will follow the lead of the classroom staff to reinforce appropriate behaviors using positive guidance.
- You’ll assist in family-style meals, snack, diapering/toileting, rest and teachers’ breaks.
Qualifications
- If you have a high school diploma or GED, you’ll need to earn your CDA credential or state-awarded certificate during your first two years with us. We’ll pay for it and help you do it.
- If you have one of these certifications, an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, you’re already qualified.
- Preferred experience working with children ages birth – 5 years old.
- You must have a strong commitment to BI-CAP’s values of collaboration, innovation and compassion for those we serve.
- Applicants must pass a DHS Background Study and meet DHS & MN Rule 3 licensing requirements.
Wages
- You’ll be eligible for a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a difference in the community.
- Full time, 32 hours/week, school year (mid August- through May). No CDA: $17.23 - $24.12/hr; With CDA: $18.42 - $25.78/hr. depending on qualifications, with benefits during the school year: medical, dental, vision, life/add, retirement plan, holiday pay and paid time off. Retention bonus eligible.
- Schedule: M-Th, 8 hours per day; or M-Th, 7.5 hrs/day with 2 hrs on Friday. Schedules approved by management based on program need.