Teacher Assistant - Infant/Toddler - Frazee Business Center

Mahube-Otwa•Frazee, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MAHUBE-OTWA is hiring a caring Teacher Assistant for its Early Head Start program at the Frazee Business Center in Frazee, Minnesota. The role is intended for someone passionate about educating young children, with strong initiative, excellent attendance, and the ability to work cooperatively with children, staff, and parents. The work involves supporting an early childhood classroom and helping create a positive, developmentally appropriate environment. This is a full-time, non-exempt, day-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. It is seasonal, with four one-week layoffs spread over the program year. The position is not remote. Pay is $22.35–$23.10 per hour. A high school diploma or GED is required. A CDA credential is required for some assignment grades; employees hired into Grade 7 without a CDA must enroll in an approved program and obtain the credential within 12 months of hire. MAHUBE-OTWA provides training and support. First Aid/CPR certification and successful completion of required background checks are also required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Grade 7, enroll in an approved CDA credential program and obtain the CDA within 12 months of hire; a CDA is required for Grade 8.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Successfully complete all background studies and checks required by Minnesota law and federal Head Start standards.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence and perform basic math.
Ability to apply common-sense solutions in standardized situations and communicate ideas and instructions to clients, the public, or other employees.
Ability to work positively and cooperatively with children, staff, and parents; handle classroom situations and emergencies; and honor confidential information.
Basic computer skills, including email, internet, data entry, computer files, databases, and/or web-based programs.
For Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver assignments, a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required. Grade 9 additionally requires a CDA, CDL with passenger endorsement, required DOT medical certification, and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate classroom practices.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and DCYF child-care licensing requirements, and ability to maintain compliance with them.
For Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver assignments, willingness and availability to drive morning and/or afternoon bus routes based on location needs.

Responsibilities

Support education and care for young children in an Early Head Start classroom.
Work cooperatively and positively with children, staff, and parents.
Professionally handle typical and unexpected classroom situations, including emergencies involving young children and parents.
Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information.
For Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver assignments, drive morning and/or afternoon bus routes as needed and operate agency vehicles in accordance with requirements.