TEACHER ASSISTANT/FAMILY ADVOCATE

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Walker (MN); On-site; USD 2,712,000 - 4,067,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Retirement plan

Holiday pay and paid time off

Job summary

BI-County Community Action Programs, Inc. is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Family Advocate to help children learn and families access services. You will split time between classroom support and family partnership activities to promote development and readiness.

You will assist with lesson prep, maintain a safe learning space, and engage families through outreach and home visits, coordinating resources as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills required.
• Teamwork and collaboration with teachers, families, and partners.
• Organizational skills to balance classroom duties with documentation and family support.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers and partner with families to help children thrive.
• Create a safe, engaging classroom environment and promote school readiness.
• Assist with lesson prep, classroom organization, and daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Organization

Education

CDA credential

Family Service Credential

ECE degree optional

Job description

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster.

• You have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• You enjoy working with young children and helping them learn, grow, and succeed.
• You are patient, nurturing, and able to work with children of different abilities, backgrounds, and developmental levels.
• You value teamwork and enjoy collaborating with teachers, families, and community partners.
• You are organized and able to balance classroom responsibilities with documentation and family support activities.

A Day in the Life

• As a Teacher Assistant/Family Advocate, you'll divide your time between supporting the classroom and partnering with families to help children thrive.
• Support teachers in creating a safe, engaging classroom that promotes children's learning and school readiness.
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organization, and daily learning activities.
• Build trusting relationships with families and support parents as their child's first and most important teacher.
• Conduct home visits and share information about child development, family services, and program resources.
• Connect families with community resources and assist them in meeting health, dental, and program requirements.
• Support recruitment, outreach, enrollment, and re-enrollment efforts.
• Partner with families to identify strengths, set goals, and achieve success through the Family Partnership process.
• Monitor attendance, address barriers to participation, and help families stay engaged in the program.

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. You will also need to obtain a Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire. We'll support you through the process too.
• 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, 40 hours/week, school year (mid August- through May). CDA/Family Credential: $19.70-27.59/hr; With 2 year degree or above: $21.08-29.52/hr.depending on qualifications, with benefits during the school year: medical, dental, vision, company paid life/add, retirement plan, holiday pay and paid time off. Retention bonus eligible.
• Schedule: M-Th, 9 hours per day with 4 hrs on Friday. Schedules approved by management based on program need.