Program Assistant

Families First of Minnesota; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Savings

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Personal holidays

Job summary

Families First of Minnesota is seeking a Program Assistant for a full-time, year-round role in Albert Lea, MN. The position supports a safe, developmentally appropriate preschool learning environment and runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM with occasional evening events.

Starting pay is $21.04/hour, with benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and 403(b) retirement, plus vacation and holidays. CDA certification is required, with enrollment in credentialing pursued within two years.

Qualifications

• Minimum CDA certification required.
• Enrollment in credential program within two years acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Facilitate daily and weekly activities to support child development.
• Guide children in social interactions and positive behavior.
• Collaborate professionally with center staff, parents, and external partners.

Education

CDA certification

Enrollment in credential program

Job description

• Base Pay $21.04 / Hour

Contact information

• Name Jennifer Guldan
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Are you a self-starter? Are you someone who likes making a difference in children’s lives in a high-quality preschool program that focuses on parent and child development??

Then Families First of Minnesota is the place for you!

We are looking for Program Assistant for full-time part year! We are looking for our Freeborn County Head Start- Albert Lea MN!!

This position is responsible for supporting a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children in the program, including, but not limited to, supervising children, facilitating daily and weekly activities, providing guidance to children in social interactions and working in a professional manner with center staff, parents, children and when applicable, outside community members.

Qualifications:

The position requires a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. The ability to demonstrate enrollment in a program toward completion of these credentials within two years is also acceptable. Experience or training in Early Childhood is preferred but not required.

This is a non-exempt position and is scheduled for 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. with occasional evening events. Compensation is based upon education level, starting at $21.04/hour. Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability and 403(b) Retirement Savings, in addition to paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal holidays.

Head Start parents are encouraged to apply and will be given preference based on qualifications.

ABOUT US:

Families First of Minnesota, formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral, is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring positive beginnings for all young children and their families. For over 50 years, Families First has been serving as a resource for families, children, childcare professionals, and early education programs in SE Minnesota. Programs under the Families First umbrella include Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Aware, Early Learning Scholarships, Crisis Nursery, and Child Care Consultation. Families First of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a multi-cultural, bias-free agency.