Head Start Teacher Assistant - Rice Lake

Position:
Head Start Teacher Assistant

Location:

Mahnomen

Open:

Close:

Pay: $21.50/hr benefits:
Full Status:
Full Time

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is seeking a qualified candidate to assist the lead teacher in instructing preschool children in activities designed to promote social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth needed for entering primary school and driving bus.

• Assist the lead teacher teach lessons and activities to meet the needs of children in the classroom and on educational field trips.
• Help prepare lessons and materials and teach to class according to department guidelines and within appropriate developmental limits.
• Drive, prepare and inspect the Head Start bus in accordance with all applicable laws to transport Head Start children and families safely.
• Complete paperwork and prepare information in accordance with department guidelines.
• Comply with reporting standards regarding child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter for the safety of children.

• Knowledge of and ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council and the White Earth Head Start.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history and lifestyles.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulation regarding transportation of students.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and terminology.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to thirty pounds.

• High School Diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Enrolled in a program leading to an Associates or baccalaureate degree.
• Enrolled in a Child Development credential program to be completed within two (2) years.
• Valid MN Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a school bus and passenger endorsement, or the ability to obtain one whin (45) days of hire and ability to obtain a (CDL) physical exam within (45) days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance for travel between sits and other business-related destinations.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

EEO with Native Preference

A Drug Free Workplace-Tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required prior to and during employment

Background Checks performed

Pay $20.59/hr.

Status fulltime

Benefits Full