Ganawendaawasowin On-Call Teacher Assistant

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Cloquet, MN

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Ganawendaawasowin On-Call Teacher Assistant works at the Ganawendaawasowin Childcare Center, at designated locations, and reports to the Ganawendaawasowin Childcare Director. This role supports classroom teaching and childcare activities, helps maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, and represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in a courteous and professional manner. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with a listed rate of pay of $15.99–$17.99. The assistant helps the Lead Teacher plan and carry out curriculum-related activities, health and safety instruction, and educational events. Duties also include serving as a classroom teacher, participating in lesson planning and documentation, maintaining the classroom and playground, and taking part in training and community education activities. Flexibility is required for trainings or parent activities outside regular hours. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and qualifying experience supervising children in a structured setting. A CDA, AA, or BA is required, or the candidate must enroll in a CDA program upon hire. The position involves physical activity, including the ability to lift, carry, or restrain a child, and requires current vaccinations and the ability to pass a bi-annual physical examination. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment and annual background checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CDA, AA, or BA, or enrollment in a CDA program upon hire.
If already enrolled in a CDA program at hire, provide proof of ongoing enrollment and complete the program within two years.
Three months to one year of experience supervising children in childcare, preschool, camp, or another structured setting.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships with project participants and other parties.
Ability to lift, carry, or restrain a child.
Ability to pass a bi-annual physical examination.
Keep all vaccinations current.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
No driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Advocate for and demonstrate appropriate adult-child interactions.
Maintain professional relationships and confidentiality with staff, community members, and program participants.
Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and carrying out curriculum activities related to teaching, health, bathroom habits, classroom safety, dental hygiene, and food plans.
Perform routine classroom cleaning and maintenance, including the playground, to provide a safe, clean, and secure learning environment.
Establish and maintain an attractive, safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
Participate in education programs, local and regional in-service training, advisory committees, cultural learning plans, and community education meetings as directed.
Assist the Lead Teacher with educational events and activities.
Work trainings or parent activities outside regular hours as needed, such as parent conferences.
Participate in all trainings.
Serve as a teacher for children in the classroom.
Participate in weekly lesson planning, observations, and documentation.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and problems.
Represent the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa with courtesy, respect, and sensitivity toward parents, children, co-workers, and others.
Maintain proper attendance and report to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Remain flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as necessary.