Teacher Assistant​/Family Advocate

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:$17.23- $24.12/hr without CDA. $/hr;
  With 2 year degree or above: $/hr.depending on qualifications, with benefits during the school year: medical, dental, vision, company paid life/add, retreatplan, 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.