Teacher Assistant - Multiple Locations

Mahube Otwa Community Action Partnership; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

MAHUBE-OTWA is hiring caring individuals for Early Head Start and Head Start Centers in Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids as a Teacher Assistant. 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: $22.35 – $23.10.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; CDA preferred; 1–3 years working with low-income families or young children.
• Willingness to attain CDA and CDL where applicable.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms with education and activities.
• Support story time, arts, crafts and daily routines to foster learning.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative environment for children, staff and parents.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood

Reading & writing basics

Basic math skills

Computer skills (email, internet, data

Positive, cooperative attitude

Strong attendance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical/Vocational certificate

CDA preferred

Willingness to attain CDA

Willingness to earn CDL

Tools

Email and internet

Data entry

Web-based programs

Job description

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-OTWA is hiring caring individuals, with a strong independent initiative and excellent attendance to work in our Early Head Start and Head Start Centers in Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids as a Teacher Assistant. 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: $22.35 – $23.10

Schedule: Non-Exempt, Day Shift, Full Time, Monday – Friday working 40 hrs/week, Seasonal with summer layoff or four one-week layoffs spread over the program year

Work Remotely: No

Location(s): Detroit Lakes, MN and Park Rapids, MN

Benefits

Health & Dental Insurance, Vision, 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 will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as 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

• 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.
• Must be willing to earn a CDL.
• 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.
• Must have valid drivers’ license.
• DHS Net Study clearance required.